Día de los Muertos (Mexico)

Día de los Muertos transforms cemeteries into vibrant altars for 10 million annual participants, blending pre-Columbian traditions with Catholic rituals over November 1-2. Oaxaca’s parade grows 25% annually, with altars costing $150 on average in marigolds and sugar skulls—cheaper than the typical festival decorative budget of $400. This intimate scale contrasts Holi’s 1 billion participants, yet the festival’s UNESCO listing outranks #4 Holi, which lacks the honor.