To kick off the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, the government has set up the 2026 Cempasoºchil Flower Fair. Here, both domestic and international tourists can admire, smell, learn about, and purchase this pre-Hispanic flower, a staple in the rituals used to welcome the spirits of the deceased on November 1st and 2nd. In addition to the sale of these marigolds, the event features a giant skull (calavera) installed at the base of the Angel of Independence monument, serving as a major attraction for those traveling, whether on foot or by vehicle, along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue. Mexico City Mexico - ZUMAp204 20261021_zip_p204_001

October 21, 2026, Mexico City, Cdmx, Mexico: To kick off the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, the government has set up the 2026 Cempasoºchil Flower Fair. Here, both domestic and international tourists can admire, smell, learn about, and purchase this pre-Hispanic flower, a staple in the rituals used to welcome the spirits of the deceased on November 1st and 2nd. In addition to the sale of these marigolds, the event features a giant skull (calavera) installed at the base of the Angel of Independence monument, serving as a major attraction for those traveling, whether on foot or by vehicle, along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue. Mexico City Mexico - ZUMAp204 20261021_zip_p204_001