On September 13, Ednovate students, families, and staff came together across Southern California to celebrate Mexican heritage, school spirit, and community during Mexican Independence Day parades in East Los Angeles and Santa Ana.
Under the spirit of “Proud of where we come from. Excited about where we’re going,” students proudly represented their schools while honoring the traditions, families, and communities that continue to shape who they are.
In East LA, students from Encore College Arts & Media, Esperanza College Prep, and USC East College Prep joined the celebration. Ednovate schools have participated in the parade for five years, making it a special tradition for students and families. This year, the celebration featured colorful performances from folklórico dancers and cheer teams, music from the Encore Sound Waves, and students and families riding together aboard a double-decker bus.
In Orange County, Legacy College Prep and Atlas College Prep represented Ednovate in the Santa Ana parade. Legacy’s cheer team brought plenty of school spirit to the route, while Atlas students, staff, and families celebrated together during the school’s inaugural year.
For Ednovate, participating in these community traditions is about much more than showing school pride. It is an opportunity for students to see their culture celebrated, for families to connect with one another, and for our schools to deepen their relationships with the neighborhoods they are proud to serve.
Our students bring their identities, traditions, dreams, and families with them every day, and those experiences are an important part of their education.
We are grateful to every student, family member, and staff member who represented Ednovate during this year’s celebrations. Together, they showed what it means to be proud of where we come from and excited about where our students are going next.
