Catrinas give smiles and celebration

Hundreds of royals smiled at death as calacas and catrinas passed through the center of Monterrey.

Hundreds of royals smiled at death as calacas and catrinas passed through the center of Monterrey.

Throughout the Macroplaza, hundreds of royals were seen enjoying such a cultural spectacle.

The contingent advanced through Zuazua to Washington to turn in Zaragoza towards the Municipal Palace.

There were more than 1,500 participants in 36 groups.

Entire families smiled at death as they passed through the calacas and catrinas characteristic of the Day of the Dead.

Citizen taking photograph of the great parade.

Little ones dressed as calacas and catrinas who participated in the Calaveras Festival.

Dancers dressed as calacas joined the festival.

Dancers making their way down Washington Street, in front of the El Norte newspaper.

There were enormous figures of catrinas with hats or with musical instruments.

Lorenia Canavati, president of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Lucía International Festival, and the Mayor of Monterrey, Luis Donaldo Colosio.

During the Calaveras Festival, regional dances dressed as calacas were presented.

Catrinas present at the Calaveras Festival.

The parade began in Zuazua and Padre Mier, surrounded the Macroplaza, and ended its journey in Plaza Zaragoza. Credit: Juan Flores