Catrina & Catrin are the well-dressed skeleton-like characters made famous by the cartoon illustrations of José Guadalupe Posada. If you feel you have a flair for make-up artistry this category is for you. Enter yourself, help a friend or enter as a couple.

To participate : All you have to do is to come to the  Day of the Dead Festival registration booth from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ByWard Market wearing your best Catrina or Catrin costume on Sunday October 28 . You will have a chance to win one of the exciting  prizes from our sponsors!! contest will begin at 1:30 pm.

Please NOTE: Halloween costumes won’t be able to register for this contest. Be original! We invite you to use creative materials, great makeup, accessories, performance and more.