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Dia de los Muertos: Families Celebrate with Tradition and Parades

11/5/2025

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Mexican American families across the United States celebrated Dia de los Muertos this weekend with altars and offerings honoring ancestors.
The tradition has evolved, especially after Disney's Coco popularized the holiday.
In Mexico City, nearly 1.5 million people attended a parade with dancing skeletons.
Some families choose minimalist altars as the Mickelson Museum in Texas hosts celebrations to preserve these customs.

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Mexican American families across the United States celebrated Dia de los Muertos this weekend with altars and offerings honoring ancestors.
The tradition has evolved, especially after Disney's Coco popularized the holiday.
In Mexico City, nearly 1.5 million people attended a parade with dancing skeletons.
Some families choose minimalist altars as the Mickelson Museum in Texas hosts celebrations to preserve these customs.