KINGSVILLE, Texas — The Santa Gertrudis Memorial Cemetery hosted its first annual event Saturday for the beloved Dia de los Muertos holiday in Kingsville.
The organization asked the community to bring photos and belongings to remember loved ones together. Several local businesses were involved, and free food, games, and entertainment were provided for all in attendance.
County Commissioner Marcus Salinas wanted to keep everyone in good spirits and emphasized that the event should be a celebration of life.
"It's a time not just to celebrate the fallen ones but their life. Celebrate the good times. It's not really a time to mourn, not a time to be sad, but it is a time to miss them and remember all the good things," he said.