Overview
- The Gran Desfile begins at 2:00 p.m. local time on Nov. 1, departing Puerta de los Leones in Chapultepec and proceeding along Reforma, Avenida Juárez, Eje Central and 5 de Mayo to the Zócalo.
- Traffic and transit advisories include a potential temporary closure of Metro Zócalo/Tenochtitlán and Metrobús adjustments on Lines 1, 3, 4 and 7, with recommended alternates such as Circuito Interior, Eje 1 Norte, Avenida Chapultepec, José María Izazaga, Fray Servando and Eje 1 Oriente.
- Security operations target the “Rodadas del Terror” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2: in CDMX, 350 officers and nine motorcycle tow trailers will monitor gatherings expected to draw about 2,000 motorcyclists plus roughly 350 cyclists and skaters, with focal points including the Ángel, Estadio Azteca and CU.
- Morelia’s Catrinas and Catrines parade proceeds Nov. 1 with about 3,500 registered participants and an anticipated 160,000 spectators, running from the Fuente de Las Tarascas along Avenida Madero toward Abasolo and Plaza Valladolid with staged street closures.
- Jalisco authorities deployed a coordinated operation with Policía Vial, state and municipal forces and C5 video surveillance to deter disruptive motorcycle mobilizations, with the governor calling for support from the National Guard and Army and urging the public to report incidents to 911.