AUSTIN, Texas – The city of Austin will celebrate the beloved Tejano singer Selena, showing that her memory will live on 24 years after her death.

On April 16, 1971, Selena Quintanilla Perez was born in Lake Jackson, Texas. A bill introduced to the Texas House proposes making Selena’s birthday a state holiday. The day would honor the award-winning singer for contributions to Tejano music.

There are several ways to celebrate Selena’s birthday in Austin.

Celebrating Selena’s Birthday:

Alamo Drafthouse

  • Several Alamo Drafthouse locations showing 1997 Selena movie
  • Includes a sing-along with a lyric sheet
  • Audience given themed props
  • Before the movie it will show rare interviews of Selena

Gabrielas Downtown

  • 2nd annual Selena birthday bash
  • DJ Girlfriend ATX spinning Selena hits
  • Screening Selena movie on a projector
  • Selena costume contest to win $75 gift card
  • 5 to 10 p.m.

Mala Vida

  • Selena Tribute and Latin Dance Party
  • Dance the night away to Selena favorites
  • $4 purple margaritas
  • Free pizza
  • 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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