The Friday before November 1 (October 27 this year) is Merida's Paseo de las Animas. This festivity, begun in 2008 by the Merida city government, allows everyone to enjoy the traditions of Hanal Pixan in the city. There is a parade that evening which begins at the Cementerio General and proceeds to San Juan Park and La Ermita de Santa Isabel plaza before returning to the cemetery. Participants wear traditional Mayan costume like the huipil and paint their faces to look like skeletons. This is a great event for families as there are many special activities if you are in Merida.