2023 ABILITYSTRONG PARADE
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    • AccessAbility fest
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T-shirts will be available for purchase on Oct. 1st
$15 adult / $12 youth

PROGRAM PARTNERS
The abilitySTRONG Parade is made possible through a partnership between:
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CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
​Disability Access Office

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5th Annual abilitySTRONG Parade
presented by Wave Healthcare, LLC


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Saturday, October 7th, 2023
9:00 am  - 2:00 pm
Hemisfair, San Antonio


Theme: TBD
2023 Motto: TBD
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“” is the 2023 pillar we will use to communicate this message to San Antonio.

2023 Grand Marshals:
TBD
Lead by members of the City of San Antonio City Council

9:00am - 10:30am 
abilitySTRONG Parade

9:00am - 2:00pm
abilitySTRONG Celebration
AccessAbility fest
Hemisfair @ Magik Theatre Lot
S. Alamo / E. Nueva
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TBD
Live, on-stage... Sunny Sauceda
two-time GRAMMY winning Tejano music artist

Sauceda plays the accordion and is known as the most energetic accordion player
in the world. His accordion playing often over shadows his vocal prowess.
​Sauceda has a sultry but powerful modern voice.



The abilitySTRONG Parade is San Antonio’s Disability Pride Celebration is a public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride.
Spectator Information
2022 Event Program
Parade Entry Application
Volunteer Opportunities
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
Wave Healthcare Logo
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Hemisfair Logo
City of San Antonio Logo
INCLUSION SPONSORS
HEB Helping Here Logo
Methodist Healthcare Logo
ABILITY SPONSORS
Exceptional Kids Logo
Deaf Interpreter Services Logo
AACOG logo
PCSI Logo
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AWARENESS SPONSORS
Special Needs Dental Logo
CPS Energy Logo
Community First Health Plans Logo
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SECTION BANNER SPONSORS
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
​PARADE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, September 7th at 5:00 pm

Mandatory parade meeting on Thursday, September 15th.
 SPONSOR & UNDERWRITER DEADLINE
Friday, August 26th at 5:00pm
EVENT PROGRAM PRINT DEADLINE
Friday, August 26th at 5:00pm
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​abilityMARCH REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, September 21st at noon
Donation appreciation t-shirts will have limited availability after Friday, September 2nd.

abilitySTRONG Parade...a disability pride celebration

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The 2022 abilitySTRONG Parade is San Antonio’s fourth annual Disability Pride Celebration.   This parade is a public expression of the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride.

​Held on the streets of downtown San Antonio, where many parades have taken place, this event demonstrates our efforts to “develop a whole community of people with disabilities and allies who are proud to be who we are, who do not see ourselves as victims, who expect more from ourselves and those within our community, and who are committed to building an inclusive community that recognizes the dignity, humanity, and worth of all people.”
 
The abilitySTRONG Parade…a Disability Pride Celebration will tell the story of inclusion and  strengths we highlight the history and advancements for the disability community.  
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Sponsor
Volunteer
Parade Participation
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Planning Team

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Mari Sandoval Ayala
Joey Castellano
Robert Cuellar
Bea Tulley

About

Grand Marshal
History
Contact

Parade Info

Parade Sponsorship
Parade Entry
     Parade Route
     Parade Rules
     Parade Theme
​     Required Forms

Event Parking
March Participation
​Spectator Information

Get Engaged

Sponsor
Join the Planning Team
​Enter the Parade
Join the March
​​Volunteer
Spectator Information
AccessAbility fest
Frequently Asked Questions
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  • About
    • Grand Marshal
    • Our Faces
    • History
    • Save-the-Date
    • Contact
  • Parade Info
    • Parade Sonsorship
    • March Participation
    • Parade Participation >
      • Parade Entry
      • Parade Rules
      • Theme Sheet
      • Required Forms
    • Parade Route
    • Event Parking
    • Spectator Information
  • Get Engaged
    • Sponsor
    • Join the Planning Team
    • Enter the Parade
    • Join the March
    • Volunteer
    • Spectator Information
    • AccessAbility fest
  • FAQ