Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life

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Caraco, A. (2026, October 26). Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life. Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/26/mexico-spectacular-catrina-parade-brings-the-dead-to-life

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On October 25, Mexico City hosted its annual Catrinas Parade along Paseo de la Reforma, featuring thousands in elaborate skeletal costumes celebrating La Catrina, a cultural symbol derived from José Guadalupe Posada's illustrations and popularized by Diego Rivera. Participants included dancers, couples dressed as skeleton brides and grooms, and even costumed dogs, with some wearing illuminated outfits or intricate embroidery. The parade is part of the lead-up to Día de los Muertos on November 1 and 2, when families honor deceased relatives through various traditions. A larger parade on October 31 will feature over 4,000 performers and several large installations.
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On Sunday, October 25, thousands participated in the annual Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, transforming Paseo de la Reforma into a colorful procession with extravagant costumes and painted skull faces. Dancers, couples dressed as skeletal brides and grooms, and even costumed dogs joined the celebration. The event honors La Catrina, a cultural symbol created by illustrator José Guadalupe Posada over a century ago, which has become synonymous with Mexico's Día de los Muertos celebrations on November 1 and 2. The parade is part of the lead-up to these days when families honor deceased relatives through altars, flowers, candles, and offerings. Additionally, Mexico City plans an even larger parade on October 31, featuring more than 4,000 performers, 12 floats, and two giant balloons.

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Catrinas Parade Día de los Muertos European Mexico Mexico City's

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Catrina PERSON · 1× Diego Rivera PERSON · 1× European NORP · 1× José Guadalupe Posada PERSON · 1× La Catrina PERSON · 1× Mexico GPE · 1× Mexico City GPE · 1× Mexico City's GPE · 1× Zócalo GPE · 1×

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Wearing extravagant headdresses, glittering gowns and painted skull faces transformed Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma into a colourful procession on Sunday, 25 October, as thousands took part in the annual Catrinas Parade.
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🔮 The capital's Zócalo will also feature a 32-metre Catrina surrounded by millions of marigolds.
2026-10-26 · Euronews
Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life · assertive framing

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Wearing extravagant headdresses, glittering gowns and painted skull faces transformed Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma into a colourful procession on Sunday, 25 October, as thousands took part in the annual Catrinas Parade. asserted
thousands → wear → Parade
Dancers, couples dressed as skeletal brides and grooms, and even costumed dogs made their way through cheering crowds. asserted
Dancers → dress → crowds
Some participants wore illuminated outfits, while others displayed elaborate embroidery and striking headpieces. asserted
others → wear → embroidery
Make-up artists worked behind the scenes to create the distinctive Catrina look, with full face designs taking between 20 and 40 minutes. asserted
designs → make → minutes
The parade celebrates La Catrina, a skeletal figure created by illustrator José Guadalupe Posada more than a century ago and later popularised by artist Diego Rivera. asserted
parade → celebrate → Rivera
Once a satire of European-inspired fashion, she has become one of Mexico's best-known cultural symbols. asserted
she → inspire → symbols
The event forms part of the build-up to Día de los Muertos, celebrated mainly on 1 and 2 November, when families honour deceased relatives with altars, flowers, candles and offerings. asserted
families → form → altars
Mexico City is preparing an even larger parade on 31 October, with more than 4,000 performers, 12 floats and two giant balloons expected. asserted
performers → prepare → October
The capital's Zócalo will also feature a 32-metre Catrina surrounded by millions of marigolds. asserted
Zócalo → feature → marigolds
The festivities combine music, creativity and remembrance, turning the commemoration of the dead into a celebration of life. asserted
festivities → combine → life
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