- Thousands crowded into Paseo de la Reforma, the main avenue of Mexico City, to celebrate the Day of the Dead parade on Sunday
- Most of the mass of spectators wore face masks while viewing colorful floats, bands and performers, while others proudly sported bright depictions of calavera skulls on their faces
- But as some 50 percent of Mexicans are now fully vaccinated and daily infections around the country continue dropping, Mexico City and other regions were able to lift restrictions on the public
MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Thousands crowded into Paseo de la Reforma, the main avenue of Mexico City, to celebrate the Day of the Dead parade last Sunday Sunday, following last year’s downsized celebration due to Covid-19.
Most of the mass of spectators wore face masks while viewing colorful floats, bands and performers, while others proudly sported bright depictions of calavera skulls on their faces.
“I love coming to see this tradition. It is us making light of death, celebrating death,” said civil servant Leticia Galvan, 67, as reported by Reuters.
Meanwhile, children sat on their parents’ shoulders to see the procession of floats bearing dancers in native attire and feathered headdresses, as well as scaled-down reproductions of Mexico City’s landmarks.
Last year, Mexico City authorities urged the public to stay home and closed cemeteries on 1st and 2nd November, as Mexico witnessed one of the world’s highest death tolls from the COVID-19 pandemic.
But as some 50 percent of Mexicans are now fully vaccinated and daily infections around the country continue dropping, Mexico City and other regions were able to lift restrictions on the public.
However, many people still wore face masks outdoors and some spectators kept their distance from the parade.
