On Sunday, November 2, Mexico City’s iconic Paseo de la Reforma will transform into a river of color, music, and remembrance as the Day of the Dead Grand Parade returns for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. This extraordinary four-hour procession honors those who have passed while celebrating the joy of life, offering visitors from around the globe an unforgettable immersion into one of Mexico’s most cherished cultural traditions. Beginning at the Puerta de los Leones in Chapultepec Park, the parade will wind its way down Paseo de la Reforma, pass Avenida Juárez and 5 de Mayo, and conclude in the heart of the capital at the Zócalo, Mexico City’s grand central square. Along the way, attendees will be treated to a visual and emotional journey that embodies the Mexican spirit. This year’s parade promises to dazzle with monumental Catrinas, larger-than-life floats, and colorful displays of art in motion. Traditional music and folkloric dance will punctuate the route, blending the ancestral with the contemporary in a festival that is both steeped in joy and meaning.Symbolized by the golden glow of cempasúchil (marigold flowers), considered the flower of the dead, the celebration fills Mexico City with fragrance and pops of ochre. Visitors walking alongside the parade will hear the beat of drums, the laughter of families, and the stories of tradition carried across generations. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Day of the Dead exemplifies Mexico’s ability to blend ancient Indigenous beliefs with Catholic traditions, creating a cultural expression that resonates worldwide. While the Mexico City parade is the most high-profile event, Day of the Dead celebrations flourish throughout Mexico, each region adding its own distinct flavors and rituals. For more information go to https://visitmexico.com/ https://www.gob.mx/sectur