Day of the Dead Celebration at Mexico City Zocalo

People are gathering for a Day of the Dead celebration at the Zócalo in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 31, 2025. The holiday is honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, skull face paint, and offerings believed to guide returning spirits. The Zócalo, formally Plaza de la Constitución, is serving as Mexico City’s political and cultural center since the Aztec era.