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Mexico City is gearing up for the Day of the Dead celebrations, and among the activities scheduled for October is the traditional Night Ride, which will allow cyclists to tour some of the capital’s main avenues for four hours.
Day of the Dead Night Ride 2026: Date, Time, and Route
The Day of the Dead Night Ride 2026 will take place on Saturday, October 24, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, according to the official program released by Mexico City. This edition will feature a route of approximately 19 kilometers, starting from the Fuente de Petróleos and reaching the Historic Center, passing through Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Juárez.
Confirmed Route Details
The official information available so far indicates that the route will begin at the Fuente de Petróleos and continue along Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Juárez to the Historic Center of CDMX. The complete route will be around 19 kilometers, though the Ministry of Mobility (SEMOVI) is still expected to publish a detailed map of the 2026 edition, including intersections, turnarounds, service points, and potential road closures.
The confirmed route is as follows:
- Fuente de Petróleos
- Paseo de la Reforma
- Avenida Juárez
- Historic Center
As a precedent, the 2024 edition of the ride covered 20 kilometers and extended from Fuente de Petróleos to Izazaga Street in the Historic Center. On that occasion, it was open to pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters.
Activities During the Night Ride
In addition to cycling through the city, the official program anticipates various activities along the route. These include a Bike School, bike rentals, a costume contest, and DJ stages. This event will combine the promotion of physical activity and bicycle use with the traditional Day of the Dead celebrations.
The Night Rides are part of the “Muévete en Bici” (Move on Bike) program and traditionally feature different themes throughout the year. According to official program information, these tours began in 2010 with a route of just 2.2 kilometers through the Historic Center and an attendance of approximately 3,500 people. Over the years, the circuit expanded to Paseo de la Reforma and other areas of the capital.
Other Day of the Dead Celebrations in CDMX
The Night Ride will be one of the first activities in the capital’s Day of the Dead program. The day before, on October 23, the “El Camino” lighting display will begin on Paseo de la Reforma, between the Angel of Independence and the Gate of Lions. The installation will remain until November 8 and will feature figures alluding to the tradition, such as xoloitzcuintles, catrinas, altars, papel picado, and cempasúchil flowers.
Additionally, from October 18 to November 1, the Cempasúchil Flower Festival will take place on Paseo de la Reforma, while the Monumental Alebrije Parade is scheduled for October 17, starting from the Zócalo towards Reforma.
Therefore, those who wish to participate in the Day of the Dead Night Ride should mark Saturday, October 24, on their calendars, prepare their bicycles – and costumes – to travel 19 kilometers through some of Mexico City’s most emblematic avenues.
Source: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/arteseideas/paseo-nocturno-dia-muertos-2026-cdmx-fecha-horario-ruta-20261004-836395.html
