The seventh edition of the Catrina Parade took place, this year bringing together 1,265 people who gathered in 28 groups.
Veracruz, Veracruz—Elegantly dressed, the catrines and catrinas took their first parade down Manuel Ávila Camacho Boulevard a few days before the Day of the Dead celebration.
Amid a great atmosphere, the seventh edition of the Catrina Carnival took place, bringing together 1,265 people who gathered in 28 groups this year.
The event, which seeks to promote the Day of the Dead festivity as part of a Mexican tradition rather than customs that do not belong to our country, was filled with catrinas and catrines, batucadas, dance groups, and comparsas (comedies) that brought joy to the attendees who came to the boulevard area to enjoy the spectacle.
Dulce María Rojas and Indira Domínguez, organizers of the event, highlighted the participation of attendees from secondary and elementary schools, as well as businesses that joined in this grand celebration as a prelude to the All Saints’ Day festivities.
Participants wore their best outfits, accessories, and makeup to represent one of the most representative festivals of the Mexican people.
Movie and cartoon characters alluding to the Day of the Dead marched. The parade was filled with joy, color, and music.
The parade ran along Manuel Ávila Camacho Boulevard from the Mar y Tierra Hotel to the Magisterio Plaza, a distance of approximately two kilometers.
Participants in the event included Telebachillerato Cuauhtémoc, Del Ángel Funeral Home, Imperio Ana Cris, Raíces de mi Pueblo, Centro Educativo 3×3, Rossette Dancer, Danza Ely, Instructores Pedagógicos, Bastoneras Denisse, Los Dandys troupe, and Yolitzy Colibrí.
As well as Azueta Secondary School, Xanat Cultural Space, Liliana Bastoneras, Son y Salsa troupe, Manada Sefone, Big Gel, José Acosta School, Algarabia Jarocha, and a few others.
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