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The DC Catrinas Parade 2026 is an emblematic cultural celebration honoring the Day of the Dead, one of Mexico'smost representative traditions. Through this event, we promote art, family participation, and the strengthening of ourcultural roots, highlighting the richness of Mexican customs and their impact on the Latino community in the DMVarea (Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia). This project was born with the purpose of creating an inclusive, artistic, and cultural space where the community cangather, celebrate, and preserve its traditions. Likewise, we seek to generate opportunities for local artists,entrepreneurs, and talent, fostering cultural and economic development within our community. In this 2026 edition, the event will take place on Saturday, October 31st at the National Mall, featuring the LincolnMemorial and the World War II Memorial as its main stage. Thousands of attendees are expected to participate,consolidating this parade as one of the most important cultural events in the region. OUR MISSION: To preserve, celebrate, and spread the Day of the Dead tradition through an inclusive culturalexperience that connects the Latino community with its roots, promoting art, family participation,and pride in Mexican identity in the DMV area. OUR VISION:To turn the DC Catrinas Parade into an iconic cultural event in the capital of the United States,recognized nationally and internationally as a platform that strengthens Latino identity, promotesartistic talent, and unites diverse communities through culture. OUR OBJECTIVE: To create a high-impact annual cultural event that celebrates the Day of the Dead, fosteringcommunity participation, artistic appreciation, and the strengthening of Mexican traditions abroad. This free event, open to the public, continues to grow year after year, establishing itself as an iconic tradition inthe capital of the United States and a cultural benchmark for the Latino community.

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