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DC Catrinas Parade

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM World War II Memorial

Celebrate Mexican Culture, Art, and Traditions in the Heart of Washington, D.C.! Celebrate Mexican Culture, Art, and Traditions in the Heart of Washington, D.C.! Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the DC Catrinas Parade & Cultural Festival, a vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage, creativity, and cultural pride at the iconic National Mall. Experience a spectacular parade featuring beautifully dressed Catrinas and Catrines, traditional Mexican music, folkloric dances, live performances, art exhibitions, and exciting competitions, including Live Catrinas, Papier-Mâché Catrinas, Piñatas, Day of the Dead Altars, and Traditional Satirical Poetry (Calaveritas). 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 📍 National Mall, Washington, D.C. 🕚 Meeting Point: World War II Memorial – 11:00 AM 🎭 Parade Begins: 12:00 PM, from the WWll Memorial heading toward the Lincoln Memorial 🎉 Cultural Festival: Lincoln Memorial – 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION | FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT Come celebrate the beauty, elegance, and symbolism of La Catrina, one of Mexico’s most iconic cultural figures. Experience the Tradition with Passion! #DesfileDeCatrinasDC #DCCatrinasParade #CatrinasDC #MexicanCulture #MexicanTraditions #DayOfTheDead #WashingtonDC #NationalMall #LincolnMemorial #VivaMexico #CatrinaFestival #MexicanPride

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