Second annual Day of the Dead celebration planned at Global Links

Oct. 24
Dia De Los Muertos
Join Global Links Oct. 24 for an evening celebrating the traditions of the Mexican holiday “Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).”
This is the Pittsburgh-based medical relief and development organization’s second annual event marking the day in which Mexico celebrates and remembers departed loved ones. From 6:30-11 p.m., guests can enjoy food, cocktails, art and entertainment at Global Links warehouse headquarters in Green Tree.
Choose between the VIP Experience (6:30-8 p.m., $125/person) with a private dinner by Kaya and food demonstration by special guest and big Burrito head Chef Bill Fuller, signature cocktails and a live performance by the Mariachi Fiesta Band; or General Admission (8-11 p.m., $55/person) featuring Latin American street food, beer and wine, art, face painting, a performance by Attack Theatre and dancing with DJ Wayne Smith.
Guests are encouraged to attend in their most extravagant costume or dress in the Dia De Los Muertos colors of orange, yellow, purple, red or pink. Face painters, astrologers, card readers, artists and the famous Selfie Studios booth will be on hand to make the evening complete.
Funds raised will support the life-saving work of Global Links. Tickets are on sale at www.globallinks.org.
For more information, call 412-361-3424 ext. 203.