where do people in mexico traditionally celebrate day of the dead?

Day of the Dead celebrations are most famously centered in Oaxaca and Mexico City, but traditional observances occur throughout many regions of Mexico, with particularly notable activities in Michoacán (especially around Lake Patzcuaro), La Huasteca Potosina, and several colonial-area towns like San Miguel de Allende. The celebrations often extend from October 31 to November 2, featuring altars (ofrendas), vibrant street processions, cemetery vigils, marigold decorations, pan de muerto, and sugar skull imagery. Local customs can vary by region, reflecting Indigenous traditions and regional histories.