Día De Los Muertos: Images From Around The World

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans alike commemorate Día de los Muertos, a holiday that honors their dearly departed. Day of the Dead celebrations traditionally involve ofrendas, spirits and food galore, and vibrant decorations like flowers and spiritual ornaments. Many also pay tribute by painting their faces in the style of “La Calavera Catrina,” and decorating sugar skulls in memory of loved ones and the afterlife. Here’s a look at how people around the country and beyond are celebrating the annual event:

👻Con un gran desfile, este fin de semana celebramos en México la vida y honramos a nuestros muertos y en Modelsite estamos felices y orgullosos de participar y vivir nuestras tradiciones 🇺🇸 👻With a great parade, this weekend in #Mexico we celebrated life and we honored our deaths and in #modelsite we are happy and proud participating and living our traditions #desfile #diadelosmuertos #catrina #tradicionmexicana #photooftheday #lifestyle #modellife #style #living #fashion #model #beauty #pretty #moda #mexicandeathparade

A photo posted by Talent Management & Media Co (@modelsiteagency) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:08am PDT

Mega catrina #photography #photooftheday #photographer #photographe #photo #photodujour #carnaval #día #diadelosmuertos #nikon_photography #nikon #skull #celebration #joy #happiness #happy #happyskull #fiesta #culture #cultura #cdmx #cdmx2016 #zócalo #colors #colorphotography

A photo posted by igriega eme (@igriegaeme) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:08am PDT

#diadelosmuertos #parade #pacepaint #skull #umbrella #austin #texas

A photo posted by Catalin Abagiu (@cataabagiu) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Round Rock Dia de los Muertos parade #diadelosmuertos #roundrocktx #mictecacihuatl

A photo posted by F. Delacruz (@kruzitart) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:05am PDT

💀💜💀💜💀 día de los muertos 💀💀 💋 es simple pero me gustó como me quedó 😁

A photo posted by Claudia Edme 💋 (@claudia_edme2) on Oct 30, 2016 at 10:09pm PDT

Campeche, Mexico. El Dia de los Muertos. Mayan rites. #maya #campeche #mexico #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #skull #bones #mayan #yucatan #ancient #rites #ritos #traditions #cemetery #tomb #magic #mistery #mystic #cementerio #huipil #cultura #reportage #culture #documentary #photography #picoftheday #francescolastrucci #celebration #halloween

A photo posted by Francesco Lastrucci (@francescolastrucci) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:37am PDT

Calavera 💀#diadelosmuertos #sugarskull #canon

A photo posted by Alysia Salvador (@alysiasalvador) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

Dia de los Muertos; Hollywood, CA 2016. #diadelosmuertos #all_shots #travel #travelphotography #venturevibes #vsco #vscocam #instagood #instadaily #picoftheday

A photo posted by signe (@thedailysavant) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:30am PDT

Maravilloso Altar!! Gracias Manuel!! #diadelosmuertos #mamá #muertos #halloween #diademuerto #ofrenda #ofrendadeflores #altar

A photo posted by Diego Macias (@messie_photo) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

For Day of the Dead people eat bread in the shape of a body in recognition of the thinner veil between the dead and the living. In all honesty, it just tastes a bit stale – bread on the way to the other side? #diadelosmuertos #oaxaca #sobremesa #sobremesafieldtrip #stalebread #skeletonbread

A photo posted by Sobremesa London (@sobremesalondon) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

12 years ago today I lost my mom, everyday I strive harder to make you proud. Happy Halloween. #happyhalloween #makeup @karinasfacepainting #shooter #robmuchaphotography #thisislosangeles #mivida #michaelflores #mexica #vsup #vlnlfe #villainlife #villainfornia #beast #beasting #beastmode #whatwedo #worldwide #international #onelove #muchlove #diadelosmuertos #gonebutneverforgotten @caliexplorer #incharacter #community #celebrate

A photo posted by Michael Flores (@actormichaelflores) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:25am PDT

This is the time of year for Halloween, All Saints Day, Day if the Dead and Hanal Pixan. One event is the festival at Xcaret Park. We went and wrote about it and made a video for you so you could see what this event is like. http://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/day-of-the-dead-xcaret/

A photo posted by EverythingPlayaDelCarmen (@everythingplayadelcarmen) on Oct 31, 2016 at 7:22am PDT

Let the celebrations begin! #diadelosmuertos #sanmiguel #mexico #allangelitosinvited

A photo posted by Melissa Stirling (@lissyshots) on Oct 31, 2016 at 6:54am PDT

#diadelosmuertos #halloween2k16👻🎃 #little1unfazed

A photo posted by Paula (@onepaulagreen) on Oct 31, 2016 at 6:41am PDT

Happy Halloween from San Miguel. . . . . #instatravel #jetsetter #wanderlust #travel #travelgram #mexico #mex #sanmiguel #sanmigueldeallende #centro #halloween #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos

A photo posted by JenAdger Visual Arts (@jenadger) on Oct 31, 2016 at 6:40am PDT