Day of the Dead Parade (Mexico City)

Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City, inspired by James Bond's Spectre, now hosts 1.5 million spectators annually, 25% more than #4 Karneval der Kulturen. The parade features painted skulls, 30 elaborate floats, and 3,000 costumed performers marching 8 kilometers. Since its 2016 debut, attendance has grown 150%, making it faster-growing than any other entry on this list, with 90% of attendees rating it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.