Black Agave will mark one year at Mercer Boardwalk in Farmers Branch on Nov. 2 and will celebrate its anniversary with a blowout Dia de los Muertos celebration from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3.

All weekend, guests will enjoy $9.99 frozen margarita flights, $9.99 Black Agave cocktails and $3 Mexican Candy shots. Street corn will be served in festive Day of the Dead cups (while supplies last) for $5.

On Friday night, enjoy live music during Mariachi and Margs from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the weekend specials and entrees including the Molcajete Mixto or the Chipotle Shrimp Tacos.

Saturday, Black Agave’s official first anniversary, is when the big celebration will be held. The day begins with brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a mariachi band playing from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.  The band will resume during dinner from 7 to 9 p.m., when stilt walkers painted with catrinas (traditional Dia de los Muertos skulls) will entertain guests. A Catrinas and Catrins Costume Contest with  a $1,000 cash top prize will take place from 8 to 9 p.m. with traditional Day of the Dead costumes judged based on authenticity, creativity, attention to detail and presentation. Sign up at the entrance before 8 p.m. to participate.  Must be present at 9 p.m. announcement to win.

On Sunday, the weekend will wind down with a mariachi band playing during brunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged for this weekend’s festivities at blackagavetexas.com. Parties larger than 8 should email julie@blackagavetx.com to reserve a table.