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In Photos: The Day of the Dead Parade

The Mexican capital holds a parade and vigil in memory of the migrants who lost their lives in transit across Mexico en route to the US. From people who take part in the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City to colorful and complex costumes, these photos will impress you.

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People take part in the Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City

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It is the third time a parade like this has been held in the city

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The holiday has spread throughout the world, being absorbed into other deep traditions in honour of dead people

Photograph: Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images

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

Photograph: Xinhua/Barcroft Images

The parade is a riot of wildly colorful and exuberant costumes

Photograph: Carlos Tischler/Rex/Shutterstock

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

Wearing Day of the Dead Makeup

Photograph: Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images

Celebrating this parade with mariachi

Photograph: Carlos Tischler/Rex/Shutterstock

Colorful and complex costumes

Photograph: Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images

 

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