Isla Mujeres hosts Luz y Vida Festival to celebrate Day of the Dead

The municipal government of Isla Mujeres held the Luz y Vida Entre Vivos y Muertos 2026 festival, a celebration of Day of the Dead traditions. The event featured activities across both the Insular and Continental zones.

In the Insular Zone, festivities included the traditional Desfile de Calaveritas parade along Hidalgo Avenue, where participants wore colorful costumes. The celebration continued at the Municipal Esplanade with a Calaveritas Fair, children's shows, and a costume contest. The musical group Pandora performed a free concert as part of the cultural program.

In the Continental Zone, families gathered at Plaza Ejidatarios for a dedicated Calaveritas Fair. The festival also included presentations by the festival ambassadors, Cielo Estefanía Tah Tuz and Roxy Alondra Chuc Chalé, alongside artistic performances by the Tumben Kiin dance group to promote local customs among younger generations.