Ibarra Elementary School hosted its second annual Parade of Nations on Friday, March 13. Twenty-six countries were represented as school students, led by Ibarra’s No Place for Hate Program, showcased the rich cultural diversity of their school community by celebrating many countries and traditions.
More than 300 students were in attendance, including Alice Gutierrez, a fifth grader and No Place for Hate student leader at Ibarra Elementary.
“The Parade of Nations Event is a great way to show that there are students from many cultures and countries at our school, and they are proud of where their families are from,” Gutierrez said. “Walking in the parade makes me feel happy to share my culture with everybody and to learn about and see the cultural outfits and flags of other students.”
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