Mega Catrina Procession 2025: Everything you need to know

The Mega Catrina Procession 2025 is ready to fill the streets of Mexico City with color, tradition, and creativity. This parade in Mexico City has become one of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing together thousands of people celebrating Mexican identity through art, fashion, and popular culture.

Since its creation, this Catrina parade has become a symbol of cultural fusion, blending the pre-Hispanic roots of honoring the dead with modern expressions of makeup, design, and urban creativity. Every year, Paseo de la Reforma turns into a living canvas where catrinas and catrines parade among flowers, music, and vibrant colors, paying tribute to Day of the Dead in a truly unique way.

When and where is the Mega Catrina Procession 2025?

This year, the procession will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025. It will start at the Ángel de la Independencia at 6:00 p.m. and move along Paseo de la Reforma, ending at the Zócalo, where thousands of people gather to keep the celebration going.

A parade full of creativity and diversity

One of the most distinctive features of the Mega Procession is the variety of themed groups. This year, up to 19 contingents will participate, including rollers, cyclists, brides, quinceañeras, cosplayers, and even pet-friendly groups for those who want to share the experience with their pets.

From early in the day, the festive atmosphere can be felt around the Ángel, where makeup tents will be set up for participants who want to get into character and join the parade.
More than just an artistic event, the Catrina Procession has also become a space for visibility and creativity, where brands, designers, and entrepreneurs connect with the public through culture and emotion.

The origin of a modern tradition

The Mega Catrina Procession was created by Jessy Esquivias to celebrate Mexican traditions in the face of foreign influences like Halloween. The goal, according to its founder, was to honor La Catrina as a symbol of both Day of the Dead and Mexican identity.
Now, a decade later, this parade in CDMX has become an unmissable event that blends the ancient and the modern, where collective creativity turns the city into a runway of tradition and national pride.

Stay with Kukun and experience the parade from the heart of the city

If you’re planning to attend the Mega Catrina Procession 2025, Kukun offers the perfect stay near Reforma and the Historic Center, so you can enjoy the event without worrying about transportation. Our apartments in CDMX combine design, comfort, and a strategic location, so you can experience the Catrina Parade from a space that feels like your home, for now.