Mexico is getting ready to celebrate its famous Day of the Dead with a colorful parade in Mexico City and families holding candlelight vigils, giving the country a tourism boost as people travel to witness the traditions.

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, honors families’ ancestors and loved ones who have passed. The c elebrations held Nov. 1-2 will draw more than 1.6 million tourists — an estimated 2% increase from 2024 — and boost hotel occupancy, officials said.

“Mexico is a global symbol thanks to its profound cultural and spiritual richness. The Day of the Dead is a unique celebration, full of color and joy, where we honor life through our traditions,” said Josefina Rodríguez Zamora , Mexico’s minister of tourism. “Nowhere else in the world is there such a vibrant and

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