The fifteenth edition of the “Monumental Alebrijes Parade and Contest” Organized by the Museum of Popular Art, it will be held in 2023 in the historic center of the Federal District. This tribute aims to promote Mexican artisanal art. Alebrijes, fantastic creatures, are made with paper mache, cardboard, wire and wheat paste, painted with bright colors and can measure up to four meters high. During the parade, hundreds of alebrijes parade accompanied by musicians, clowns and people in costumes, and at the end the evaluation and awarding of prizes to these works of art takes place.
Alebrijes Parade schedules in CDMX
The Alebrijes Parade is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m. on the main streets of Mexico City. The parade will feature the Music Band of the High Command Headquarters of the Secretary of the Navy, as well as various dance and live music groups to offer a high-quality show. Jurors will play a key role in choosing the best alebrijes, and winners will receive cash prizes and public recognition for their participation in this outstanding festival in honor of the Day of the Dead.
Alebrijes Parade Tour 2023
The route of the Alebrijes Parade will include the Historic Center of Mexico City, starting at the Zócalo plateau and culminating at the Angel of Independence, with road closures in emblematic places such as the Historic Center Plancha, May 5, Juárez, Paseo de la Reforma and the Glorieta de la Columna de la Independencia. In addition, the participation of artisans from nine states will be highlighted, including Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Tlaxcala, State of Mexico and Mexico City.
How did the Alebrijes Parade start in Mexico?
The Alebrijes Parade is an annual celebration that has its origins in Mexico, specifically in Mexico City. This event began in 2007 as an initiative of the Museum of Popular Art (MAP) in Mexico City. The main purpose of the parade is to honor and promote the rich Mexican craft tradition, especially alebrijes, which are colorful sculptures of imaginary animals carved from wood.
The parade is generally held within the framework of the Day of the Dead festivities, one of the most emblematic celebrations in Mexico. Alebrijes, with their extravagant designs and vivid colors, have become a representative symbol of this festival. During the parade, gigantic alebrijes are displayed that are created by prominent Mexican artisans and artists, as well as the community in general. The parade has become an important cultural tradition that attracts numerous local spectators and tourists each year, contributing to the promotion and preservation of Mexican crafts and culture.