Day of the Dead Parade

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The Day of the Dead Parade (Spanish: Gran Desfile de Día de Muertos) is an annual parade through Mexico City, Mexico, held on a weekend close to the traditional Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2). The Day of the Dead is a longstanding tradition in Mexico, but the practice of holding a parade in Mexico City began in 2016 after being inspired by the 2015 James Bond film Spectre, which featured a fictional parade at the beginning of the film. Because of the interest the film generated, the government decided to organize a similar event. The first parade took place on 29 October 2016, with a route that began at the Angel of Independence, along Paseo de la Reforma, and ended at the Zócalo, in the historic center. Since then, the route has expanded from the Angel of Independence to the Puerta de los Leones, in Chapultepec. During the parades, floats are decorated with symbols associated with the Day of the Dead, including the Calavera Catrina, an image and associated character depicting a calavera...

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