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. Itβs a classic story. Have a great week!
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Expendables/ΙͺkΛspΙndΙblz/noun
A group of people or things that are considered expendable; in this context referring to the band.
Reggae-rock/ΛrΙgeΙͺ rΙk/noun
A musical genre that combines reggae and rock music elements.
Catalyst/ΛkΓ¦tΙΛlΙͺst/noun
A person or place that causes or accelerates a change or event; in this context a popular venue for performances.
Parade/pΙΛreΙͺd/noun
A public procession typically of a festive nature involving people marching together to celebrate an event.
Classic/ΛklΓ¦sΙͺk/adjective
Traditional or of longstanding significance; in this context referring to a well-known story that remains popular.
Veterans/ΛvΙtΙrΙnz/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?
Where will The Expendables be playing on Saturday night?
What type of music do The Expendables play?
What time will the Downtown Holiday Parade happen?
Where should people go to see "A Christmas Carol"?
How many people will be in the Downtown Holiday Parade?
The Expendables are a famous band from Santa Cruz.
The Downtown Holiday Parade will feature Santa Claus.
The event "A Christmas Carol" is not mentioned in the text.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is hosting the Downtown Holiday Parade.
The Expendables will perform at the Veterans Memorial Building.
The Expendables play -rock music.
The Downtown Holiday Parade will begin at a.m.
People should visit the to see "A Christmas Carol."
There will be over people in the parade.
The event "A Christmas Carol" is a story.
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