Here are nine fun things for the week. It’s parade weekend in Santa Cruz.

The Expendables are a famous band from Santa Cruz. They play reggae-rock music and have many fans. They will play at The Catalyst on Saturday night. It’s a great place to see them.

This Saturday at 10 a.m., the Downtown Holiday Parade will happen. There will be over 1,200 people in the parade! Come enjoy the fun!
Remember to check out “A Christmas Carol” at the Veterans Memorial Building. It’s a classic story. Have a great week!
Vocabulary List:
- Expendables /ɪkˈspɛndəblz/ (noun): A group of people or things that are considered expendable; in this context referring to the band.
- Reggae-rock /ˈrɛgeɪ rɒk/ (noun): A musical genre that combines reggae and rock music elements.
- Catalyst /ˈkætəˌlɪst/ (noun): A person or place that causes or accelerates a change or event; in this context a popular venue for performances.
- Parade /pəˈreɪd/ (noun): A public procession typically of a festive nature involving people marching together to celebrate an event.
- Classic /ˈklæsɪk/ (adjective): Traditional or of longstanding significance; in this context referring to a well-known story that remains popular.
- Veterans /ˈvɛtərənz/ (noun): People who have served in the military; in this context referring to a place associated with military history or events.
How much do you know?



