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1.5 Million Gather for Spectacular Dia de los Muertos Parade in Mexico City
2 Nov
Summary
- Mexico City's annual Dia de los Muertos parade draws massive crowds
- Celebration honors deceased loved ones with offerings and cultural traditions
- Parade inspired by 2015 James Bond film "Spectre"
Last Saturday, Mexico City witnessed a spectacular celebration of its cultural heritage as around 1.5 million people gathered for the annual Dia de los Muertos parade. The Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico's most significant annual festivities, attracting a huge international audience.
The festivities began on October 31, when families welcomed the spirits of deceased children. The celebrations continued on November 1 with sweets and toys for the young souls believed to return to earth and visit their families. The grand parade in Mexico's capital on November 2 served as the heart of the festivities, bringing together diverse cultural traditions from across the nation of over 130 million people.
The parade was inspired by the 2015 James Bond movie "Spectre," in which the British agent is seen wearing a skeleton costume while walking through a large crowd celebrating Dia de los Muertos. The parade in Mexico City has become a major international attraction since its inception in 2016, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and honoring its deceased loved ones.
