# Day of the Dead Festival in San Juan del Río

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/day-of-the-dead-festival-in-san-juan-del-ro
> Updated: 2026-11-03T02:31:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 20th Day of the Dead Festival in San Juan del Río, Mexico, featured several traditional competitions at Jardín Independencia.

On October 30, the National Mourners Contest took place, involving approximately 25 participants competing to preserve the craft of professional mourning. Karla Patricia Alvarado Arceo won first place after performing interpretations of figures such as Jenny Rivera and Valentín Elizalde.

On November 3, the festival included a Catrina Contest where participants displayed creative designs inspired by various characters. Camila Estrella Chávez was awarded first place in this event.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: San Juan del Río hosts 20th Day of the Dead Festival Catrina Contest

Camila Estrella Chávez won first place in the traditional Catrina Contest held during the 20th Day of the Dead Festival in San Juan del Río.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-juan-del-ro-hosts-20th-day-of-the-dead-festival-catrina-contest

### 2026-10-31: San Juan del Río hosts National Mourners Contest

Karla Patricia Alvarado Arceo won the National Mourners Contest in San Juan del Río, Mexico, a tradition held during the 20th Day of the Dead Festival to preserve the cultural craft of professional mourning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-juan-del-ro-hosts-national-mourners-contest

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