The Ofrenda Monumental in the Zócalo: giant figures above a bed of marigolds

Itinerary · Mexico City, Mexico

Día de Muertos weekend, 31 October–2 November 2026

The great parade, the ofrenda in the Zócalo, marigolds at Jamaica and the candlelit night at Mixquic, on the official 2026 dates.

Three days

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  1. Sat 31 Oct, 10:00

    1Mercado de Jamaica

    Jamaica·Flower market

    Marigolds by the armful.

  2. Sat 31 Oct, 14:00

    2Día de Muertos in Mexico City

    Mexico City·Festival

    The Gran Desfile, from Reforma to the Zócalo.

  3. Sun 1 Nov, 10:00

    3The Zócalo and the Catedral Metropolitana

    Centro Histórico·Square and cathedral

    The Ofrenda Monumental (29 Oct–2 Nov).

  4. Sun 1 Nov, 13:00

    4El Moro

    Centro Histórico·Churrería

    Churros and chocolate.

  5. Mon 2 Nov, 19:00

    5Día de Muertos in Mexico City

    Mexico City·Festival

    La Alumbrada at Mixquic: go respectfully, as a guest.

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