🌼💀 Día de Muertos — Marolles Walk, Parade & Drinks!

🌼💀 Día de Muertos — Marolles Walk, Parade & Drinks!
Join Sunday Vacations for a colourful evening celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Brussels! 🎉
We'll explore the charming Marolles neighbourhood, discover the traditional Mexican altar, and join the lively procession filled with music, costumes, giant puppets and festive energy.
We'll finish with drinks at a local bar — a great chance to meet new people and enjoy the evening together! 🍻

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕠 Time: 17:30–21:45
📍 Meeting point: Place de la Chapelle, Brussels (Right of Friture de la Chapelle)
👥 WhatsApp Sunday Vacations Community --> SV - Culture & Drinks
👥 Group size: Maximum 20 people - Hosted by Hunter
🎟️ Cost: Free event for SV members; drinks at your own expense

Our plan:
17:30 — Meet & introductions at Place de la Chapelle (Right of Friture de la Chapelle)
17:45 — Explore Marolles & visit the Día de Muertos altar
19:00 — Join the colourful street procession
20:30 — Enjoy the festivities at Place du Jeu de Balle
20:45 — Drinks & socialising at a nearby bar (venue TBC)

✨ Good to know: Wear comfortable shoes, dress warmly & eat prior. Expect lively crowds, and feel free to add a colourful or Día de Muertos-inspired touch to your outfit!
Come solo or with friends — everyone is welcome! The idea is to discover Brussels, share a cultural experience and make new connections.
🌼 Limited to 20 spots — RSVP to join us!

🎟️ Participation & memberships @ www.sundayvacations.com

Participation is free for Sunday Vacations members.

Sunday Vacations is a community that brings international professionals, expats and locals together through shared cultural, outdoor and social experience.

Our membership options are:

🌱 Explorer — €5/year: An accessible way to become part of the community
🌍 Voyager — €50/year: For those who want to participate more regularly in Sunday Vacations experiences
⭐ Ambassador — €150/year: For members who want to support and engage more deeply with the community

An Explorer membership is sufficient for this event. Drinks and personal purchases are not included.

👥 Who is this for:

International professionals and expats in Brussels
Locals interested in cultural discovery
Solo joiners who would like to meet new people
Anyone curious about Mexican traditions
People who enjoy relaxed walks, festivals and social evenings.

Coming alone? Perfect! Many people join Sunday Vacations solo. We'll make time for introductions so it's easy to start conversations:

🧥 What to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Warm clothing and a rain jacket
A charged phone
A payment card or cash for drinks
Your curiosity and good mood

Feel free to wear something colourful or Día de Muertos-inspired, while respecting the cultural meaning of the celebration.

We recommend eating beforehand, as no dinner stop is planned

ℹ️ Important note:

Places are limited to 20 participants
Please RSVP only if you genuinely intend to attend
We will be walking outdoors and standing during the festivities
Expect lively crowds and potentially noisy surroundings
The event may be adapted due to weather, crowd management or changes to the public programmes
The bar is subject to availability, and everyone orders and pays individually
Please respect the procession participants, local residents and the cultural significance of Día de Muerto.

⚖️ Organisation & legal information

This Sunday Vacations gathering is a volunteer-led community activity organised by UJAMAA ASBL

Sunday Vacations is not the organiser of the public Día de Muertos festivities or procession. These activities are managed independently by their respective organisers

Any food, drinks or other services purchased from third-party establishments are arranged and paid for directly by participants. Sunday Vacations does not provide or resell these services.

Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the COCOF volunteer insurance framework.

The scope of any insurance protection is subject to the applicable policy terms, eligibility and confirmation of coverage. Participants remain responsible for their personal belongings and should follow public safety instructions.

🌼 Ready to join us:

Brussels is full of cultural experiences — and they're even better when shared

Come discover a meaningful Mexican tradition, enjoy a colourful evening and meet people you might otherwise never cross paths with.

🌼 Only 20 spots available — RSVP now and join Hunter for a memorable evening in the Marolles.

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