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Catrina Festival Honors Mexican Heritage and Cultural Traditions – KGNS

LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – If you thought all the festivities ended with Halloween on Thursday, think again! This Saturday, November 2, get your skeleton costumes ready for the Catrina Festival, featuring a range of activities and festivities.

Event details:

  • date: Saturday, November 2
  • Time: 18:00 to 01:00
  • location: 3301 San Bernardo (inside Pan American Courts)

Sandra Rocha Taylor, one of the organizers of the event, says that the festival will include:

  • Suppliers
  • Best Dressed Catherine and Katrina Contest
  • Food trucks
  • Art exhibition
  • Community altars honoring loved ones who have passed away, including a dedicated pet altar.

Rocha Taylor emphasizes the importance of keeping our culture alive, saying that understanding the meaning of these holidays helps pass on the love, honor and respect we give to those who have gone before us. This year, her family will honor their late dog along with all of their beloved pets.

Best of all, the event is free and open to the public! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and reminisce in a lively and festive atmosphere.

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