Mexican fans turn the sombre streets of Moscow into a carnival with Dia de Muertos-themed parade
Mexican fans attempted to throw a Dia de Muertos-themed parade near the Red Square in Moscow, but were thwarted by the Communist Party of Russia, who objected to the use of skulls and other such imagery.
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Mexican fans have brought a generous heaping of their culture along with them to Russia, and on Friday, fans attempted to throw a Dia de Muertos themed parade. AFP
Dia de Muertos translates to 'day of the dead' in English, and it is a three day event that takes place from 31 October to 2 November. The festival revolves around the remembrance of the dead. AFP
Unfortunately, fans were unable to take the parade close to the Red Square due to opposition from the Communist Party of Russia. AFP
The Communist Party spoke out against the parade owing to the fact the body of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin is preserved in a mausoleum near the Red Square. AFP
The Red Square is a traditionally somber venue, used during government addresses and military parades, and has the graves of many Russian leaders. AFP
The World Cup has seen hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Russia and take to the streets of Moscow in celebration, with Russia looking at the World Cup as an opportunity to change public opinion of the country. AFP
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