Overview
- Mexico City cemeteries operate on special hours from 07:00 to 23:00 between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, with Panteón Xoco adding 120 workers, 60 reflectors and extensive decor for expected crowds.
- The main Day of the Dead parade is scheduled for Nov. 1 at 14:00, running from Puerta de los Leones through Reforma and Avenida Juárez to the Zócalo in a roughly four‑hour procession.
- UNAM’s 2025 Megaofrenda opens Oct. 31 at Universum and runs daily 11:00–21:00 through Nov. 2, featuring the theme of migrations alongside contests for calaveritas, narratives and short films.
- Cultural guides emphasize that children traditionally ask for ‘calaverita’ on the night of Nov. 1, reflecting the syncretic calendar that honors children on All Saints’ Day and adults on Nov. 2.
- Seasonal programming spans beyond Mexico with Halloween and related events across Asturias in Spain, themed bakery offerings in Extremadura, and altar-focused activities and concerts in Buenos Aires.