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Celebrate Mardi Gras in May at the 19th annual Gator By The Bay Festival at Spanish Landing Park, across from the San Diego Airport from May 5 - May 8, 2022! The spirit, sounds and flavor of Mardi Gras come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this four-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on the picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring more than 100 live musical acts and special performances on seven stages, dance floors filled with happy dancers, and plenty of fun for the kids. Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and a whopping 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May–Let the good times roll!

Spooked by reports that traffickers are waiting at the Ukraine-Poland border, a Polish woman started an all-women car service to drive Ukrainian refugee women and children to homes or shelters.

Join us for the 50th anniversary of the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, a holiday boat parade that will dazzle and entertain Bayfront crowds during the evenings of December 12 and 19 at 5 p.m. Participants in San Diego’s long-standing tradition will decorate their boat to fit this year’s theme, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region. Beginning at 5 p.m. each night, the parade starts at Shelter Island and proceeds to Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, the Pier at Cesar Chavez Park, and ends at the Ferry Landing in Coronado. The parade takes about an hour to pass any given point and there are many comfortable waterfront viewpoints along the route. Parade Route Schedule and Parking Information San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on Facebook

The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication.

Thriller San Diego is San Diego’s hub of rehearsals and performance opportunities for the iconic zombie-themed dance in Michael Jackson’s internationally renowned “Thriller” music video. Learn the King of Pop’s legendary moves as you create your own zombie tribute! We are preparing for your first annual Thrill the Mil event and need 100 dancers for this performance, all zombies get in free! You must know the full 6-minute version of the choreography. This is a fun opportunity for servicemembers and their families to perform the iconic Thriller dance aboard an iconic naval ship! Date | Sunday, October 31 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location | USS Midway Museum Reserve your spot today! Contact Thriller SD at dance@thrillersd.com to confirm your attendance. Ages 10 and up are welcome to join in the fun! For more information, please visit thrillersd.com or call (858) 456-7301.

The Kids! San Diego Poetry Annual will host its first hybrid virtual workshop on Monday, Nov. 8th at 5:00 PM. Francisco Bustos and Ying Wu will lead writing activities that stimulate creativity and self-expression. This workshop is free and open to young poets (ages 6 - 12) anywhere in San Diego County. It will take place online and in person at the San Ysidro Library. Children's poems and artwork can be submitted via e-mail or collected on site for consideration in the 2021 KSDPA anthology. Registration is required. Visit the San Ysidro Library Events Calendar or follow the link below: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/events/kids-san-diego-poetry-annual-virtual-hybrid-workshop Sponsored by San Diego Entertainment Arts Guild in partnership with the San Ysidro Library. Event Date: Nov. 8, 2021 (5:00pm-6:00pm) Event Location: Virtual Zoom Link/In person San Ysidro Library

Heading into national swimming championships, the University of Virginia relies on a mathematician, cameras and sensors to help each swimmer perform their best.

House Republicans will hold leadership elections Tuesday to determine their party leaders for the next Congress, even though the House has still not officially been called in their favor.

The Cannaffornia Connection, located at the intersection of the California, Mexico, and Arizona borders, is partnering with the Mexican cannabis brand LUCHADOR to host a free event for 21+ on Halloween and celebrate the heritage of the region. Home to 2 dispensaries and consumption lounges, Queen of Dragons and The Other Guys, Cannaffornia invites fans to step into the ring with Luchador—the #superfuerte cannabis brand for a night of insane, high flyin' pro wrestling from the top rope! There will be a full ring set up, 20+ rowdy ass local pro wrestlers, tons of swag, and spooky Halloween vibes all round. Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luchador-presents-halloween-live-lucha-libre-show-at-queen-of-dragons-tickets-175823160807 What you can expect: Three hours of *high* flyin' madness 20+ wrestlers (match card TBA!) New title bout for Heavyweight Champion of Cannabis HUGE product discounts, giveaways & Luchador swag Photos with Luchadors and pro wrestlers Food & agua frescas Halloween games & costume contests

Perry said Tuesday that he's declining the request. He is the first sitting lawmaker that the panel has sought to question from regarding the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.