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culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-03

Mexico City's Reforma Avenue Blooms with Cempasúchil for World Cup 2026!

Mexico City's iconic Reforma Avenue is currently adorned with cempasúchil flowers, traditionally seen during Day of the Dead, as part of the city's preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The CDMX government is using this initiative to showcase Mexican traditions to a global audience, sparking reactions across social media.

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