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Parades, festivals, and lowriders? It must be spring, so grab your favorite bag, your best amigas and get out there! See what’s happening in your hometown and plan accordingly, chicas.

San Antonio
It’s party time in Texas! Fiesta 2008 is underway and the ultimate 10-day affair features over 100 events with parades, music, food, and everything else under the sun. Hey, this marks the 117th anniversary, so they know what they’re doing. The fun ends on April 27th, so get out there. For info, visit fiesta-sa.orgl.

Chicago
The River East Art Center will play host to the very first Chicago Latin American Art Fair, from April 24th to 28th. Featuring contemporary and modern Latin American art, Chicago ARTEahora is free and open to the public. For more info, visit rivereastartcenter.com.

New York
Palladium Suite honors Latin Jazz with dance movies we can only dream of doing. The movers and shakers of Ballet Hispaníco can be seen at Queens Theatre on May 3rd and 4th. Tickets are $39 for adults and $22 for students. For more info, visit queenstheatre.org.

San Francisco
Experience a cultural tradition with the 4th Annual Cuba Caribe Festival at the Dance Mission Theater over three weekends, April 18th through May 4th. The exhibit features performances, workshops and lectures. For ticket and event info, visit dancemission.com.

Miami
The 12th Annual Brazilian Film Festival hits South Florida on May 30th with a free outdoor movie screening in Miami Beach. For info on tickets and titles, visit brazilianfilmfestival.com.

Los Angeles
The history of the lowrider and some pretty amazing rides are a part of La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the City of Angels, taking place at the Petersen Automotive Museum through June. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For the backstory on the exhibit and more, visit petersen.org.