Overview
- Mexico City’s procession began at the Puerta de los Leones, advanced along Paseo de la Reforma, and concluded in the Zócalo after an opening by Jefa de Gobierno Clara Brugada.
- City cultural authorities reported roughly 1.45 million attendees, about 8,000 participants, and 50 comparsas, describing this as the largest edition since the parade’s creation.
- The 2025 program marked 700 years since the founding of Mexico-Tenochtitlan and 40 years since the 1985 earthquake, alongside homages to Paquita la del Barrio, Tongolele, Carlos Monsiváis, and Rockdrigo González.
- Community programs including Utopías, FAROS, and PILARES powered workshops and floats, joined by contingents from multiple states and a delegation from the Embassy of Thailand.
- Regional events underscored nationwide observance as Morelia’s Catrinas parade gathered about 3,600 costumed participants on Francisco I. Madero and Tijuana’s Zona Centro hosted a third annual march drawing thousands organized by Mercado Benito Juárez.