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Mexico City hosts nineteenth annual Zombie Walk

africanews.com · 19 October 2026
Mexico City hosts nineteenth annual Zombie Walk
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Thousands of people celebrated the nineteenth annual Zombie Walk in Mexico City on Sunday, dressing as zombies and parading through the streets.

The event included participants of all ages and featured a diverse range of zombie characters, from clowns to rats. Makeup artists helped attendees create their undead looks. Some participants connected the walk to Mexico’s cultural traditions surrounding death, noting a history of playfully confronting mortality.

Graphic designer Cesar López explained that this tradition helps account for the event’s popularity. Cheerleader Daniela Muñiz said the Zombie Walk provides a welcoming environment where people can freely express themselves. The gathering has become a yearly tradition in the Mexican capital, blending horror themes with a family-friendly atmosphere.

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