Day of Dead by bike

Day of the Dead in Albuquerque the Marigold Parade by bike to celebrate the dead by having the living gather for music, dance, food, art and visiting with family and friends.

2012 parade takes place Sunday, November 4, beginning at 2 p.m.

There are altars, or ofrendas, built in memory of those who have passed away, covered in flowers, often marigolds, and decorated with skulls and other calavera art. Once the parade is over, the festival begins, and there are few parties in Albuquerque that match the happy revelry of this annual event.

The parade starts at Centro Familiar and Isleta, and ends at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW.