HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade made a vibrant return for a fifth 12 months, and hopefully, beneath clear skies.
The occasion, which has already change into an thrilling custom for town, was up in opposition to some stormy climate in 2024, however nonetheless emerged triumphant.
You may watch the 2024 manufacturing within the video participant under.
Take pleasure in scenes from ABC13’s broadcast of the 2024 Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade downtown.
This 12 months, simply as a lot motion, was full with dwell music, a procession, meals, arts and crafts, and extra.
The parade began with a pageant at 4 p.m. at Sam Houston Park, situated at 1000 Bagby St. The parade began at 7 p.m.
The parade included 5 grand marshals:
– John Whitmire, Mayor of Houston
– Noe Diaz, Chief of Police, Houston Police Division
– Thomas Munoz, Hearth Chief, Houston Hearth Division
– Lesley Briones, Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 4
– Adrian Garcia, Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Parking and road closures
Paid parking is out there at 1200 Bagby St.
You will additionally need to concentrate on the next closures from the Metropolis of Houston.
***FESTIVAL (TCS & SECURITY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS)
Curb lane closure and Meter Bagging:
Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Outbound Allen Parkway (north curb lane/Bike Lane) from Bagby St. to I-45 Overpass (Friday
solely)
400 – 500 McKinney (north curb lane) from Bagby to Smith
500 – 400 Walker St. (north and south Curb lanes from Smith to Bagby St.)
300 McKinney St. (south curb lane) from Walker Turnaround/I-45 Exit to Bagby St.
***STREET FUNCTION CLOSURES (TCS & SECURITY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS)
Saturday, November 1 @7:00 a.m. via Sunday, November 2 @ 1:00 a.m.
Walker Road from Sabine/Walker break up to Allen Parkway (behind Sam Houston Park)
Bagby Road from McKinney St. to Dallas St.
Lamar Road @ Brazos to Bagby (go away coned off drive again to Brazos from Heritage Storage)
Outbound Allen Parkway from Bagby St. to I-45 overpass.
Inbound Allen Parkway from Clay St. break up to Bagby St.
Brazos St (northbound) @ Dallas St.
PARADE (TCS & SECURITY PRIVATE CONTRACTORS)
TXDot Ramp Closures @ 4:30 p.m.
APWay Exit Ramps off of north and southbound I-45
McKinney off ramp exit from southbound I-45
STAGING (COH – HPW & HPD)
Saturday, November 1 @ 5:00 p.m.
Staging begins @ 5:00 p.m.
Inbound and outbound Allen Parkway from Taft to Bagby St.
Southbound lanes on Sabine St. bridge from north aspect of bridge to Allen Parkway.
East aspect curb lane on Gillette St. (in entrance of Federal Constructing) from Condominium complicated to Allen
Parkway
Eleanor Tinsley Parking Lane (outbound aspect)
Parking meters bagged by finish of day Friday, November 1, 2024
West and east aspect curb lanes of Heiner St. from Allen Parkway to earlier than exit ramp
PARADE ROUTE (COH – HPW & HPD)
Saturday, November 1 @ 7:00 p.m. (ceremony @ 6:30 p.m. on Bagby St. from Lamar to McKinney)
Parade begins @ 7:00 p.m.
Course of parade begins on the OUTBOUND aspect of Allen Parkway @ Pierce Elevated (UNDER
HWY 45) heading east,
North on Bagby, (efficiency space in heart of Bagby between Lamar and McKinney)
East on Walker,
South on Smith,
West on Dallas,
Ending on APWAY (INBOUND) @ Pierce Elevated (UNDER HWY 45).
Disbanding will likely be on inbound Allen Parkway between Pierce Elevated (HWY 45) & Taft.
Finish @ 9:00 p.m. (+/-)
Previous years have seen a parade of performers, folks in Catrina make-up, artwork automobiles and different autos to assist commemorate this necessary cultural touchstone.
Dia de los Muertos is a vigorous celebration which started in Mexico as a technique to honor our ancestors and not too long ago departed alike.
The vacation is noticed with plenty of fall colours, meals, celebration, and an ofrenda – or alter – that includes the pictures of our beloved relations.
The Dia de los Muertos parade and pageant launched in Houston in 2021.
ABC13 is proud to be the parade’s official English TV information associate of the Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade.
WATCH: 2023 Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade
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