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April 25 (Thurs) – Douglass Elementary/Herff Elementary Hackberry Parade  
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Herff Elementary, 996 S. Hackberry St., 78210
This is a special dual Fiesta shoebox parade. Douglass Elementary and Herff Elementary schools will unite to take over Hackberry St. to host an afternoon of fun for the student and families of the two campuses that will join forces next year.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Ogden Elementary Neighborhood Fiesta Parade 
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ogden Elementary, 2215 Leal St., 78207
The Ogden Elementary familia looks forward to this event every year. Students will march around the campus grounds. Families gather around the block to watch and cheer the joyous children and their colorful Fiesta shoebox float designs.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Lowell Middle School Perfect Attendance Cascarón Fiesta
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Lowell Middle School, 919 W. Thompson Pl., 78226
Lowell Middle School students who have perfect attendance from April 4 through
April 25 will be treated to a fun afternoon of cracking Fiesta cascarones in their sports field.
 
April 26 (Fri) – SAISD at the Battle of Flowers Parade
10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Downtown San Antonio
All seven SAISD comprehensive high schools will have their marching bands, cheer and dance teams participate in the annual Battle of Flowers parade. Also, SAISD Mariachis from elementary, middle schools and high schools will be marching as a large collective unit.
 
April 27 (Sat) – SAISD at the King William Parade
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., King William Neighborhood
SAISD is proud to bring multiple school groups to the always colorful King William Parade. The Brackenridge High School marching band leads the way for the district. Harris Middle School will bring its band, students and staff to march the parade route. Bonham Academy will also be proudly representing their campus. And making their King William Parade return is the Young Men’s Leadership Academy marching band. The YMLA “Roar” made their parade marching debut last year at this event.
 
April 27 (Sat) – SAISD at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade
7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Downtown San Antonio
SAISD is proud to help Fiesta San Antonio close out the fun by bringing back the students and marching bands of our comprehensive high schools for the Fiesta Flambeau Parade. The SAISD Familia that perform in this illuminated parade shine bright on the streets of downtown San Antonio. You can feel the pride from the thousands in attendance, many of whom are SAISD alumni.
 
April 30 (Tues) – Twain Dual Language Academy 100 Year Celebration
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Twain Dual Language Academy, 2411 San Pedro Ave., 78212
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, formerly Mark Twain Middle School, will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Twain is one of six schools that were celebrated for reaching this milestone this year. The event will have opportunities for alumni to tour the building, view historic memorabilia, student artwork, and performances that will highlight moments through the decades.
 
May 1 (Wed) – SAISD Foundation State of the District
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Red Berry Estate, 856 Gembler Rd, 78219
The SAISD Foundation State of the District features voices from students, district leaders, and community leaders to learn more about bright spots and challenges within the SAISD community and public education. The Foundation has partnered with Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to bring the business community to this event. This year highlights the increasing role of student voice, ensuring that their perspectives are not only heard but valued in shaping the future of education in our community.
 
May 1 (Wed) – Burbank High School Farmer’s Market
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards St., 78204
The Burbank High School Agricultural Science team is hosting a Farmer’s Market that is open to the public. All plants are grown or propagated at the Burbank farm. Available crops include broccoli and cabbage. Live animals are also available, including young hatchlings like chicks, quail and ducklings plus their eggs. There is also a variety of plants such as monstera, succulents, spring potted mix, bulbs and more!
 
May 4 (Sat) – Highland Park “Final Chapter” event
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Highland Park Elementary, 635 Rigsby Ave., 78210
Highland Park Elementary is inviting the community to take a walk down memory lane at their “Final Chapter” event. Highland Park alumni are invited to return to campus and join a “Walk of Honor” through the historic campus. Come share memories, take pictures and reminisce about the lessons learned and the bonds that were made in the school that was founded back in 1914.