WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Students from Alta Vista Elementary School walked in a Hispanic Heritage Parade on Tuesday for parents and classmates to watch.
- Students dressed as famous Hispanic figures or carried related posters.
- The event aims to celebrate important people and events in Hispanic history.
- Posters will also highlight different Hispanic countries.
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Students from Alta Vista Elementary School walked in a Hispanic heritage parade on Tuesday for parents and classmates to watch.
Everyone was dressed as a famous Hispanic person or carried a poster they created about a famous person or event in Hispanic history – or a poster about a Hispanic country.
Fourth grade student Amiyah says she learned about Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
"She liked to paint and she got in a bus crash — she liked to paint flowers," she said.
Fifth grade student Mia says she dressed up to represent her Mexican culture.
"I tried to inspire my grandma," Mia said.