By The Department of Housing and Residence Life

Brownsville, Tx- Dia de Los Muertos Baile is set for Wednesday, November 2, 2022from 7PM-11PM at the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon in Brownsville, Texas. 

The UTRGV Residence Life Department’s traditional Dia De Los Muertos returns for it’ssixth year with a baile in celebration of late family and friends. The event is a Latin American holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drinks, and a great time. This year's Dia de Los Muertos will be celebrated at PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon for the baile of the year!

The first 250 students to attend will receive a free Day of the Dead T shirt sponsored by Pepsi! All students, faculty and staff are welcome to join the Housing Department in honoring the dead. Students are encouraged to attend in their most colorful attire and their best sugar skull painted mask! 

Nayeli Garcia, Housing Coordinator says “Dia De Los Muertos gives us the opportunity to find comfort in those family and friends that have passed by allowing us a short, but sweet reunion. It’s a day of comfort and celebration because we remember who they were and what they meant to each of us."

Contact us at 956-882-7191 or home@Utrgv.edu. The event is sponsored by the UTRGV Student Union, UREC, and Department of Housing and Residence Life.