MEXICO CITY — Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico, with roots dating back thousands of years, long before Spanish settlers arrived.

Montserrat Ramirez, dressed as a skeleton bride, poses for pictures during the Grand Procession of the "Catrinas," part of upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations, in Mexico City, Oct. 22, 2017.

Day of the Dead celebrations take place every year all over Mexico. However, the capital Mexico City has taken the celebration to new levels, and launched a huge parade in 2016.

A parade was held in Mexico City on Saturday evening to honour the start of the annual Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. It is only the third time a parade like this has been held in ...

By the end of 1920, illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada was creating impressive calaveras images for the Day of the Dead. It was believed to be the first time that the public was enjoying “vivid ...