Following every home game, both dining halls sponsor a candlelight dinner, bringing out balloons and candles to celebrate Notre Dame football, win or lose. Just as with Saturday brunch, the dining halls receive a good amount of business from non-students, particularly alumni or parents of students. Considering there is usually a crowd at regular dinners, expect candlelight dinners to be especially crowded and chaotic. The menu at candlelight dinners is usually a notch above the typical dining hall menu.


