A Mexican tradition with Aztec roots is the honoring of the departed with traditions that nowadays closely resemble those of Halloween celebrated to the north. In Mexico City markets and stores are liberally stocked with flowers, candy skulls, paper skeletons and candles. Processions are made to cemeteries, where vigils or even parties are held. Visitors to Mexico City who want to make the most of the celebration head for Mixquic, a mountain pueblo south of the city, which hosts an elaborate street fair and solemn processions to the town cemetery.
Region/City Name:
Mexico City
Event Date:
November 1, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Venue:
Various
Date Text:
1 - 2 November 2011
