In Mexico City (CDMX), preparations are underway for the 2024 Night Walk for Day of the Dead, a traditional activity featuring music, a sound system, and a costume contest. The 'Move on Bike' program of the capital has launched a call for participation in this family event. Bicycle loans will be offered to ride a 20-kilometer route.
The evening dedicated to the faithful departed invites attendees to prepare creative costumes and to personalize their bicycles, skateboards, or skates. The use of bicycles and recycled materials in costumes will be valued in the contest. The awards ceremony will take place on the same day at 10:00 PM at the Monument to the Revolution, with a route that will culminate in Izazaga.
The Night Walk for Day of the Dead will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The route will start from the Petroleum Fountain, traversing Paseo de la Reforma and passing by iconic points in the city. Bicycle loans will be provided by Injuve, and the Integrated Mobility Network will facilitate entrance to public transportation with bicycles starting at 5:00 PM. Furthermore, Ecobici will extend the usage time to 60 minutes during the walk.
The event will feature activities along the route, including a bike school from SEMOVI, performances from musical groups, and a virtual ride on stationary bikes presented by the Embassy of the Netherlands. A costume contest will also be held at the Monument to the Revolution, where the best representations of the night will be rewarded.
To participate in the 'Day of the Dead' costume contest, a call was published limited to 30 participants in different categories based on age and mode. The costumes must be related to the mandatory theme 'Traditional Mexican Day of the Dead'. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, including a bicycle for the first place. Registration will take place at the event location.
