Page 62 October 2014 Homecoming parade runs through the neighborhood By Kassidy McDonald September 19 marked Arcadia High School’s fourth annual homecoming parade, the final event leading up to the end of Arcadia High School’s homecoming week of festivities. The parade started at Shemer Art Center and Museum and made its way down Arcadia Drive and ended at Hopi Elementary School. Many groups were represented, such as Arcadia’s clubs, theater program, student government, football team and spirit line. The parade is set up as a way to bring the Arcadia community, as well as the feeder elementary schools, together. Arcadia’s new principal, Nathan Slater said, “This is my first year at Arcadia, so I’m excited to experience the parade. We have a great school, great community, wonderful students and an amazing staff. I’m thrilled to be here.” The parade was coordinated and put together by Arcadia’s service learning class, which promotes community outreach and volunteer service. The students in service learning worked to get elementary schools involved in the parade as well as 39 clubs and various programs. Tavan, Ingleside, ANLC and Hopi elementary schools participated in the parade as a way for the kids to get a glimpse into their lives as future Titans and show spirit for the community. Student Body President, Elena Pierson stated, “The parade is an awesome way to get the community together and everyone is able to get involved by helping out, participating in the parade and building the floats. We get to announce the homecoming royalty during the parade and it’s a great way to get the Titan spirit up.” The theme for this year’s homecoming was “State of Emergency.” The freshmen dressed as criminals, the sophomores as police, juniors were firemen and seniors were armed forces. The student government helped coordinate building the homecoming parade floats for each class, with each float correlating to the theme for each class. It becomes a friendly rivalry every year to see which class will come out on top and claim the best float. The students worked after school the week before homecoming to build the floats and gather materials. The parade was another success and many Arcadia residents, parents and children came out to watch the celebration. Arcadia students celebrated the end of their homecoming week with the homecoming game after the parade, followed by the dance on September 20. What’s Happening, Arcadia? Arabian National Breeder Finals Horse Show Oct. 1-4 16601 N. Pima Rd. The Arabian horse show will take place at WestWorld in Scottsdale. It will showcase the best breed of Arabian houses and feature competitions among the horses for prize money. The evening is free and open to the public. It will include a shopping expo as well. scottsdaleshow.com Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort Oct. 2-4 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd. Phoenix Fashion Week will showcase new designs for the fall. It also raises funds for “Don’t be a Chump! Check for a Lump!” The designers will be announced in September and admission ranges from $40 to $175. phoenixfashionweek.com Tango Night in Phoenix 8-10 p.m., Oct. 3 513 E. Roosevelt St. Free tango class and partner dancing taught by Simon. This event is hosted by Fifth Row Dance Studio. events.downtownphoenix.com Old World Oktoberfest 12-9 p.m., Oct. 4 1134 N. Central Ave. Celebrate German culture in downtown Phoenix with beer, food and dancing. The evening will feature a dancing and costume competition as well as competitions and activities for the kids. oktoberfestphoenix.com Tour De Fat 11 a.m., Oct. 4 Tempe Beach Park 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway The Tour De Fat will be launched on Tempe Beach Park and is held in order to promote biking instead of driving. The event will feature a parade of bikers, costume competition, music and dance contest. newbelgium.com Scottsdale International Film Festival 6:00 p.m., Oct. 9 Virginia G. Piper Theater 7380 E. Second St. The 14th annual Scottsdale Film Festival is held at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The opening night is October 9 and there will be showings running until October 13. tourdescottsdale.net MIM Fest: Global Music Festival Oct. 1-31 1201 N. Galvin Parkway This festival will display traditions, music and dances from around the world. There will be dancers, food and activities for kids. phoenixpride.org Rainbow Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 18-19 115 N. Sixth St. The Rainbow Festival is a free event that celebrates the LGBTQ community. It will have food, artists and entertainment. phoenixpride.org Boo at the Zoo 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 20-26 455 N. Galvin Parkway Boo at the Zoo will include pumpkin patches, scavenger hunts, mazes and many other events! phoenixzoo.org The Great Pumpkin Festival 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Oct. 23-26 1201 N. Galvin Parkway The Desert Botanical Garden’s annual pumpkin festival includes a pumpkin patch, crafts, hayride and country entertainment. dbg.org Howl-O-Ween at the zoo 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 24-25 455 N. Galvin Parkway Howl-O-Ween at the zoo is an event at the Phoenix Zoo. They will have activities set up that include a magic show, haunted trail, trick-or-treating, DJ and animal encounters. phoenixzoo.org Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk 2-11 p.m., Oct. 25 Heritage & Science Park 115 N. Sixth St. Zombie walk is a free event hosted by Downtown Phoenix, which has vendors, music and activities. Thousands of people walk through the streets dressed as zombies in the sixth annual zombie walk. downtownphoenix.com Autumnfest Oct. 25-26 41703 N. 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