# Cemetery preparations and religious holiday festivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cemetery-preparations-for-religious-holidays > Updated: 2026-10-25T06:00:34.000Z. Sources: 168. Developments: 7. Local authorities in Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Honduras, and Guatemala continue maintenance on cemeteries to prepare for religious and cultural observances like All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead. Previous efforts in Frontera, Melilla, Mérida, Ahome, La Paz, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Ciudad Victoria, and Los Cabos focused on cleaning, weeding, debris removal, and infrastructure safety. Preparations have intensified with large-scale cultural programming. In Oaxaca, the ‘La Fiesta más viva de todas’ festival features immersive underworld experiences and sand carpet exhibitions, while the Costa Oaxaqueña prepares for the Guelaguetza del Mar. Puebla is hosting the XIX ‘La Muerte es un Sueño’ festival, featuring a 1,000-square-meter marble gravel tapestry and nighttime tours of its Municipal Cemetery. Other regional highlights include Mérida’s ‘Festival de las Ánimas’ with a 17-meter monumental altar, the Xibalbalam Festival in Chiapas, and the Uanópikua procession in Michoacán. Recent activities highlight a diverse range of local initiatives. In Veracruz, the Secretariat of the Environment is linking tradition with biodiversity through community altars and themed tours. In Jalisco, Zapopan is organizing ‘Calaveritas 2026’ with community altars and workshops, while Cuautlancingo and Silao are hosting pet-focused commemorations. In Michoacán, Pátzcuaro is hosting an artisanal market featuring 360 artisans, and Uruapan is preparing for the sixteenth edition of the Uanópikua tour. In Chiapas, the Xibalbalam Festival in Tuxtla Gutiérrez features a bazaar with over 250 stands. Additionally, Tlaquepaque’s ‘Tradición Viva’ festival is expected to draw 500,000 visitors. ## Claims - More than 900 people participated in the Caminata al Mictlán. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The walk covered a distance of 2.3 kilometers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event was organized by the Mexico City Sports Institute (INDEPORTE). (corroborated by 3 sources) - The walk took place on the elevated bridge of Jardín Flotante Tlallipan over Calzada de Tlalpan. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Activities began at 19:00 at the Roa Bárcenas pedestrian bridge. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The walk officially started at 21:30. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Javier Peralta Pérez is the Director General of INDEPORTE. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Mexico's Ministry of Culture announces theatrical and traditional events Mexico's Ministry of Culture is promoting the play ‘Pedro y Julián’ regarding diverse family structures and the XXVI Feria de las Calacas festival for Day of the Dead traditions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ministry-of-culture-announces-theatrical-and-traditional-events ### 2026-10-23: Cultural festivals held in Tlaxcala and Monclova Cultural celebrations are underway in Mexico, with a large-scale parade in Tlaxcala drawing 7,000 people and a pumpkin festival in Monclova attracting thousands of visitors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-held-in-tlaxcala-and-monclova ### 2026-10-22: Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead with regional festivals and traditions Mexico marks Day of the Dead with widespread festivities, including artisanal markets in Michoacán, large-scale festivals in Chiapas and Oaxaca, and traditional community rituals across various states. 130 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/protesters-block-mexico-cuernavaca-highway-over-water-shortages ### 2026-10-22: Mexico City prepares monumental Catrina sculpture for Day of the Dead Mexico City aims to set a world record with a 32-meter Catrina sculpture in the Zócalo to celebrate Day of the Dead. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-prepares-monumental-catrina-sculpture-for-day-of-the-dead ### 2026-10-20: Municipalities prepare cemeteries for All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead Municipalities in Spain, Mexico, and Bolivia are preparing cemeteries for All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead through extended hours, cleaning services, and commercial authorizations. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punta-umbra-implements-new-parking-regulations-and-cemetery-schedule-changes ### 2026-10-12: Mexico prepares for Day of the Dead celebrations and festivities Mexican cities are preparing for Day of the Dead festivities through cultural festivals in Guanajuato and Delicias, community altar contests, and extensive cemetery maintenance in Puebla, Mérida, and Xoxocotlán 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-cities-prepare-cemeteries-for-day-of-the-dead ### 2026-10-07: Cemeteries in Frontera and Melilla prepare for upcoming religious holidays Municipalities in Frontera, Mexico, and Melilla, Spain, are conducting maintenance at local cemeteries to prepare for Day of the Dead and All Saints' Day observances. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cemeteries-in-frontera-and-melilla-prepare-for-upcoming-religious-holidays --- Cite as: Cemetery preparations and religious holiday festivals. 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