March 24, 2026
WHAT YOU’LL SEE: Students from Brackenridge High School, Edison High School, and Bonham Academy performing live mariachi, conjunto, and ballet folklórico at Legacy Park in downtown San Antonio — an outdoor community celebration that honors the cultural traditions woven into the fabric of this city.
WHAT’S HAPPENING: The SAISD Foundation is hosting "A Night of Music. A Legacy of Culture.," a free outdoor event showcasing SAISD student performers. The evening features:
● Brackenridge High School Mariachi
● Edison High School Mariachi & Conjunto
● Bonham Academy Ballet Folklórico (third and fourth graders performing)
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free parking is available at City Tower Garage, 60 N. Flores St.
WHY IT MATTERS: For many San Antonio students, performing arts programs are a gateway to cultural pride, to discipline, to community, and to a sense of belonging.
Mariachi, conjunto, and Ballet Folklórico are not just performance traditions; they are living expressions of San Antonio's identity. SAISD schools are among the few places where these art forms are actively taught and nurtured.
This event is made possible through a partnership between the SAISD Foundation, the City of San Antonio Council District 1 (Dr. Sukh Kaur), and WestonUrban. It also serves as the official kickoff to the SAISD Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration — marking two decades of investing in San Antonio’s students, teachers, and schools.
SOUND:
● Dr. Richard Carranza, SAISD Foundation Board Member and Chief of Strategy and Global Development at IXL (former Chancellor, NYC Department of Education), on the importance of celebrating student culture and the role of the arts in public education
● Carlos Maestas, SAISD Foundation Board Member and Founder of Key Ideas, on the power of storytelling through cultural performance and community investment
● Community members and families attending the event
VISUALS/B-ROLL OPPORTUNITIES:
● Live outdoor mariachi and conjunto performances under open sky
● Ballet Folklórico dancers in vibrant traditional regalia
● Close-ups of student musicians and dancers performing
● Wide shots of families and community members gathered at Legacy Park
● Downtown San Antonio skyline backdrop at dusk
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Legacy Park
103 W. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205
(Free parking: City Tower Garage, 60 N. Flores St.)
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About the SAISD Foundation
A 501(c)(3) public charity with a vision that all students and teachers in San Antonio ISD thrive. The SAISD Foundation advances educational opportunity for students in San Antonio ISD by investing in innovative programs, strengthening partnerships, and supporting initiatives that help students explore, belong, and thrive—from early learning through postsecondary success. Annually, the SAISD Foundation partners to invest $4 million in SAISD students, teachers, and programs with $41 million invested since inception. For more information, visit SAISDFoundation.com. The SAISD Foundation is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.