TRAVELDay of the DeadAdd TopicGreat places to celebrate Día de los MuertosThe All Souls Procession in Tucson has grown into a citywide celebration with a 2-mile procession involving up to 150,000 participants.Paul Davis IIIThe All Souls Procession in Tucson began in 1990 as an artist’s tribute to her father.Paul Davis IIIThe Day of the Dead Celebration in Fort Lauderdale includes a parade with thousands of skeletons, along with mariachis and decorated bicycles.Dayofthedeadflorida.comOaxaca, Mexico, attracts thousands of visitors for its Day of the Dead festivities.VisitMexico.comDia de los Muertos in Birmingham, Ala., attracts multicultural crowds to a multi-block street party.Larry BleibergIn Birmingham, Ala., homemade altars recognize deceased friends, families and community figures.Larry BleibergLake Patzcuaro in western Mexico attracts thousands of visitors for its Day of the Dead festivities.David Haun, LakePatzcuaro.orgThe South Valley Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade and Celebration in Albuquerque is now in its 24th year. The flower, traditionally associated with the Day of the Dead, can be found bedecking parade cars and costumes.Ryan WilliamsThe public is invited to help construct the altar at New York's weekend-long Day of the Dead celebration.Peter Ascoli, Manoamano.usMexico City attracts thousands of visitors for its Day of the Dead festivities.FMPT-CDMXWhile most associated with Mexico, Day of the Dead observances can be found across Quito, Ecuador, where Catholic and indigenous traditions mesh easily at cemeteries.Visita QuitoIn Quito, visitors dine on traditional foods like guaguas de pan, pastries shaped like children, and colada morada, a spiced drink made with black corn, blackberries and other fruit.Visita QuitoFeatured Weekly Ad