Everything is ready for the Day of the Dead Festival "Between Xolos and Catrinas" at the CDMX Historical Center; know all the activities!

Mexico City has unveiled its cultural calendar for the Day of the Dead celebration, featuring community altars across different boroughs and a monumental altar at the Zócalo from October 29 to November 2. The main installation at the Plaza de la Constitución will honor the figure of La Catrina, created by illustrator José Guadalupe Posada. This centerpiece includes a 32-meter-tall papier-mâché sculpture, marigolds, and a series of free concerts. Community altars will be set up simultaneously throughout the week in 12 locations across the city. These include the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco and various Utopías distributed by borough: Álvaro Obregón: Utopía Parque Japón Azcapotzalco: Utopía Ceylán Coyoacán: Utopía Elena Poniatowska Amor Gustavo A. Madero: Utopía Los Galeana Iztacalco: Utopía Mixiuhca Iztapalapa: Utopía Meyehualco Magdalena Contreras: Utopía Cen Tlalli Oyamel Milpa Alta: Utopía Milpa Alta Tláhuac: Utopía Tláhuac Tlalpan: Utopía Centili Topilejo Venustiano Carranza: Utopía La Heroica The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) will host its traditional Megaofrenda in Ciudad Universitaria during the first days of November. In addition to these installations, the Paseo de la Reforma corridor will feature several major events and exhibitions leading up to and during the holiday's peak dates: The 18th edition of the Monumental Alebrije Parade begins on Saturday, October 17, organized by the Museum of Popular Art, with a route from the Zócalo through Paseo de la Reforma. From October 18 to November 1, the Cempasúchil Flower Festival will take place between the Angel of Independence and the Ahuehuete Glorieta, featuring 140 flower growers and agroecological producers from Tláhuac, Milpa Alta, and Xochimilco. An illuminated pathway called "El Camino," decorated with images of Catrinas, altars, and paper cutouts, runs from the Angel of Independence to the Lions Gate from October 23 to November 8. A 19-kilometer nighttime cycling tour takes place on October 24 from the Petroleum Fountain to the Historic Center along Reforma and Juárez Avenue, including bike rentals, educational stations, music, and costume contests. A Mega Procession of Catrinas occurs on Sunday, October 25, with citizens marching in character along Reforma. The Grand Day of the Dead Parade happens on Saturday, October 31, starting at Paseo de la Reforma and ending at the Zócalo, featuring musical bands, mojigangas, and floats dedicated to Juan Gabriel and Emilio. The monumental offering at the Zócalo will open to the public from October 30 to November 2 and aims to break the Guinness World Record for the tallest Catrina in the world. It will be accompanied by community altars available from October 29 to November 2. The Historic Center Authority (ACH) announced the "Between Xolos and Catrinas" Day of the Dead Festival, which will run from October 26 to November 1. Activities include a circuit of offerings, cultural workshops, thematic tours, and a nighttime cycling parade in different parts of the Historic Center. On October 28 and 30, guided tours aboard the electric Centrobús will offer performances of music, theater, and other cultural activities. A nighttime cycling parade titled "Legends on Wheels" will occur on October 29, allowing participants to dress as characters associated with the Day of the Dead and tour various points of interest. A fair of cempasúchil flowers and crafts will be held on San Ildefonso Street on October 30 and 31. Workshops on masks, paper cutouts, and alebrijes will be offered in collaboration with the Puntos de Innovación, Libertad, Arte, Educación y Saberes (PILARES). Additionally, a masterclass on baking pan de muerto and mixology will be conducted at the ACH facilities. Events dedicated to the xoloitzcuintle dog breed, linked to Day of the Dead traditions, will include conferences, artistic expressions, and meetings at the El Rule Cultural Center located near Francisco I. Madero Street. During these days, there will be presence of xoloitzcuintle dogs to bring attendees closer to this breed and promote awareness of their role in Mexican traditions. On November 1, a procession of Catrinas and Catrines will start from the ACH headquarters at República de Argentina number 8, traveling through Guatemala and Tacuba streets to reach Plaza Manuel Tolsá. The walk is scheduled to begin around 6 p.m. and will be accompanied by music and Oaxacan-style calendas. Upon reaching Plaza Manuel Tolsá, a runway for Catrinas and Catrines will be held. The official estimated economic impact is still pending, but approximately 160 economic units will participate in the festival, mostly small and micro-enterprises. The coordinator invited the public to visit the altars already installed in various parts of the Historic Center and consult the full festival schedule through the ACH’s social media platforms. Other notable events include the Cempasúchil Flower Festival on Paseo de la Reforma, where over 100 flower growers from Tláhuac, Milpa Alta, and Xochimilco display their products. The event is free and open during weekends from 10 a.m. The Sensorama experience in Colonia Roma Norte offers a sensory and reflective journey titled "Things Only the Dead Know." Inspired by "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" and the work of psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the experience is nearly blindfolded, using scents, sounds, textures, tastes, movement, and interaction with an artist to reflect on life and death. Available on Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, at 4:30 p.m., costing 550 pesos per person. Tickets are available on the Fever website. The Aztlán Fair in Chapultepec Park celebrates the Day of the Dead season with attractions such as the immersive experience "The Eternal Party" inside the Immersive Pavilion of the park. This consists of a large room with 720-degree projections on the floor, walls, and ceiling highlighting symbols of the holiday: La Catrina by José Guadalupe Posada, cempasúchil, xoloitzcuintles, papel picado, and more. Open on weekends from 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with shows every 30 minutes. Available in the Aztlán Plus package (650 pesos per person, with access to rides and most attractions) and the Aztlán Family package (2,500 pesos for four people, with food coupons, store discounts, rides, and other amenities). Website: aztlanferiadechapultepec.com.mx The Asian Cultures Festival in Coyoacán immerses visitors in the traditions of countries such as China, Japan, Egypt, Myanmar, India, Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, and others. Held at the Churubusco Convention Center in Coyoacán, it features a large market with over 100 themed stores, gastronomic exhibitors, and traditional music and dance performances. Occurring on Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., entry is free. Facebook page: 'Festival de las Culturas de Asia'. The Monumental Alebrije Parade, organized by the Museum of Popular Art since 18 years, will take place on Saturday, October 17, beginning at the Zócalo, passing through 5 de Mayo, Juárez, and part of Paseo de la Reforma, ending at the Angel of Independence. Entry is free. Facebook page: 'Museo de Arte Popular'.