About the Mega Procesión of Catrinas
The Mega Procesión of Catrinas is a highly anticipated event in Mexico City, celebrating the Day of the Dead. Since its inception in 2014, it has become one of the most iconic celebrations, drawing thousands of participants and spectators to honor this quintessential figure in Mexican culture.
Schedule and Route
On Sunday, October 26th, thousands of people dressed as Catrinas and Catrines will gather at the Ángel de la Independencia, located on Paseo de la Reforma. The event will commence at 14:00 with artistic presentations and music on the main stage. The procession will officially start at 18:00 (with a gathering time for participants at 17:50), embarking on the following route:
- Paseo de la Reforma
- Avenida Juárez
- Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas
- 5 de Mayo
The event will culminate at the Zocalo in Mexico City with a free closing concert featuring performances by Mackonde, Pérez Prado Orchestra, the Orquesta de Carlos Campos, and Mateo López.
Transportation Impact and Road Closures
Due to the procession, there will be road closures and modifications in Metrobús and Metro services:
Metrobús
- From 17:00 to 22:00, the following stations will be closed:
- Line 1: Hamburgo, Reforma, Buenavista II
- Line 3: Mina, Hidalgo, Juárez, Balderas
- Line 4 (North Route): Buenavista IV, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, México Tenochtitlán, Museo San Carlos, Hidalgo, Bellas Artes
- Line 4 (South Route): Buenavista IV, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, México Tenochtitlán, Plaza de la República, Amajac
- Line 7: Hidalgo, El Caballito, Amajac, París, Reforma, Hamburgo, El Ahuehuete, El Ángel, La Diana, Chapultepec, Gandhi, Antropología, Auditorio y Campo Marte (from 15:00 to 22:00)
Metro
- The Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC) announced that Line 1 will close early due to pre-opening tests. The service will end at 22:00, with the last trips departing from Pantitlán and Chapultepec at 21:30.
- To compensate, there will be RTP support between Pantitlán and Chapultepec from 22:00 to 24:00.
Alternative Routes
The SSC’s Center for Road Orientation recommends planning your travel in advance and using these alternative routes to bypass the affected area:
- Avenida Chapultepec
- José María Izazaga
- Fray Servando Teresa de Mier
- Eje 1 Norte
- Eje 1 Oriente
- Circuito Interior
These routes will allow you to maintain mobility in the northern and eastern parts of the capital while avoiding the procession’s impact.
Key Questions and Answers
- When does the Mega Procesión of Catrinas start? The official procession begins at 18:00, with participants gathering at 17:50.
- What is the procession route? The procession will travel down Paseo de la Reforma, Avenida Juárez, Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, and 5 de Mayo, ending at the Zocalo.
- How will road closures affect transportation? There will be modifications in Metrobús and Metro services. Refer to the detailed list above for specifics.
- What are the alternative routes? Utilize Avenida Chapultepec, José María Izazaga, Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, Eje 1 Norte, Eje 1 Oriente, or the Circuito Interior to bypass the affected area.
