Bay City Día de los Muertos Festival Ends Early After Medical Emergency; Jenny B Sends Prayers

The 8th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Bay City, Texas, was canceled early Saturday, November 7, 2026, following a medical emergency during the event.

The City of Bay City and festival organizers made the decision to stop the show out of respect for the affected family. In an official statement, the city asked the community to keep those involved in their thoughts and prayers while respecting the family’s privacy.

“Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we ask that everyone refrain from speculation and allow them the space and privacy they deserve,” the city stated.

Officials also expressed gratitude to first responders and emergency personnel for their prompt response and professionalism.

Tejano Music Awards winner Jenny B, the evening’s headliner, addressed the cancellation in a social media video, explaining that she and her band had performed just two songs before the emergency occurred.

“We were two songs in. Unfortunately, there was an emergency that happened. We choose respect to the family. We were not able to continue,” Jenny B said.

The singer expressed her condolences and thanked Bay City for welcoming her band and crew.

“We want to send prayers to the family and those involved in that emergency, and you are in our thoughts and prayers,” she added.

In her accompanying social media caption, Jenny B shared, “We want to send our deepest condolences to the family and we wrap our love around you all in this tragic time.”

She also thanked the community for its continued support and expressed hope of returning to Bay City next year. The “Amarte a Ti” singer is scheduled as one of the performers at the 46th Tejano Music Awards in Katy, Texas, on Friday, November 13.

The city did not release additional details about the medical emergency or the condition of the individual involved.

Tejano Nation extends its thoughts and prayers to the affected family and everyone involved.

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