Unique among Day of the Dead celebrations at lakeside is the Paseo de Michincihualli, held on November 1 and 2 in San Juan Cosalá.

This spectacle, organized by the local village community, showcases a variety of cultural activities inspired by the legend of the lake goddess Michincihualli and sacred pre-Hispanic rituals.

The program begins on Friday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Malecón, where performers and spectators gather as ghostly spirits arrive by boat and emerge from the lake at sunset. They lead a procession through the village streets, pausing at the ancient Hospitalito chapel for a ceremony that introduces the goddess through ancestral rites.

The event continues at the plaza, where the bandstand kiosk is transformed into a monumental Día de Muertos altar, decorated with thousands of handmade paper cempasúchil (marigold) flowers and giant skulls crafted by local residents, all illuminated by 300 votive candles.

Music and dance performances further enhance the vibrant atmosphere.

Festivities resume on Saturday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. with additional cultural activities at the plaza. For up-to-date program details, check the Paseo Michincihualli Facebook page a few days in advance.