Day of the Dead

El Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a cultural phenomenon in Mexico celebrated every year on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday, submerged in symbolism, honors those in one’s family who are no longer with them by striding to keep their memory and legacy alive. The festivities are endless with varying concerts, cultural offerings, parades in the streets, and so much more. 

San Miguel de Allende, already a renowned tourist destination year-round, makes every effort during Day of the Dead season to create a spectacle that neither the tourists nor the locals will forget. The entire city is festively decorated with various iconic cultural imagery. The beautiful marigolds scattered throughout illuminate an already vibrant city. The celebrations this year begin on October 28th and 29th in the Jardin and include music and a lighting display. 

As the festivities continue from October 31st to November 2nd, the streets all over San Miguel come to life with the floods of people dressed up and participating in the parades. Paper mache skulls and skeletons adorn the town. Individuals paint their faces and dress the part as they culminate in the streets, going from one party to the next. It is truly a celebration that can only be understood and experienced firsthand.