In Photos: The Day of the Dead Parade

This year’s event is in memory of Mexican refugees who died as they attempted to travel to the US

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The parade is a riot of wildly colorful and exuberant costumes

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The first Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City took place in 2016. It was inspired by the opening sequence of the James Bond film Spectre, which features a similar event in the city

Photograph: Mario Guzman/EPA