"Known in Spanish as "Dia de los Muertos," the Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's most important annual festivities and a huge international attraction. Colorful costumes and parade floats are used to preserve memories and honor dead family membersImage: CARL DE SOUZA/AFP/Getty Images The festivities begin on October 31, when families welcome the spirits of deceased children. The parade also features colorful, fantastical sculptures known as alebrijesImage: Luis Cortes/REUTERS"
"The parade in Mexico's capital on Saturday serves as the heart of the festivities, bringing together diverse cultural traditions from the nation of over 130 million people. While honoring the dead is a long-running tradition in Mexico, the first Dia de los Muertos parade was only held in Mexico in 2016 inspired by the opening scene from the James Bond movie Spectre in 2015Image: Luis Cortes/REUTERS The celebration concludes on November 2 with offerings of favorite foods and drinks for the adults being honored."
Around 1.5 million people attended a grand Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City, with thousands of performers and colorful floats. Known as Dia de los Muertos, the celebration is a major national festival and international attraction that honors deceased family members through costumes, sculptures and offerings. Festivities begin October 31 to welcome spirits of deceased children, continue November 1 with sweets and toys for returning young souls, and conclude November 2 with favorite foods and drinks for adult spirits. The parade features alebrijes and brings together diverse cultural traditions from Mexico's population of over 130 million.
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