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OnTheCover: TheBeginningofSpring–HappyEaster!BMy Sally Kalosarch marks the beginning ofhope that Easter brings joy and happiness to you and your family. It’s always a delight to see young ones dressed in their Sunday best and to witness their excitement during Easter Egg Hunts.Many of you will be able to enjoy Spring Break this month, whether it’s a getaway or exploring local attractions and nearby areas. There are numerous community events topartake in and enjoy. Remember, daylight saving time begins on March 10 at 2 am, so don’t forget to spring forward!spring, a delightful seasonfilled with numerous activities to enjoy and opportunities to create newmemories.This year, Easter falls on March 31, 2024.It serves as a reminder of the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ for our sins, offering the gift of eternal life through his resurrection. We~ March(ing) Through March ~MBy Kathi Holzschuherarch in San Antonio is a whirlwind of activity. This year is no exception. From sports toamusement parks, the City comes to life. The trees are budding, the grass is greening, the birds are singing, urging us to get out and enjoy! If you need a few ideas on what to do, read on.Start the month with a Spurs game on March 3 at the Frost Bank Center against the Indiana Pacers! There are nine home games in March, so check the Frost Bank Center website for tickets and information. Our team needs some encouragement!Theme parks start to reopen for the season! Beginning March 2, Morgan’s Wonderland will be open on weekends through May, with the Splash Park opening May 17. Morgan’s Wonderland is a fabulous and unique play place everyone can enjoy. There are over 25 accessible rides and play areas.Fiesta Texas and Seaworld are open for Spring Break! Seaworld will open March 1-17 and stay open on weekends until summer. Fiesta Texas will open March 9-16 and weekends until mid-May. Both parks operate daily beginning in June.The San Antonio Aquarium is open year- round but is a great place to visit during Spring Break. The Aquarium is located at 6320 Bandera Road and features “a wide variety of amphibians, an interactive lorikeet and parakeet aviary, cold water and tropical fish. sharks, a stingray touch tank, and a rainforest with hundreds of reptiles.” Admission discounts for military and seniors exist, and educators are always free. More info at SanAntonioAcquarium.netNot to be missed, on March 16 and 17, The Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival, River Parade, and River Dyeing event in La Villita Historic Village and the San Antonio River Walk. The family-friendly festival features fun activities, live entertainment, and vendors. Admission is free. Per the San Antonio Riverwalk website, the festival will begin with the traditional San Antonio River green dyeing “when our beautiful San Antonio River Walk transforms into the River Shannon through 25 gallons of eco-friendly green dye.”The website has all the details.The month closes with the start of Easter weekend and the traditional Passion Play on Good Friday, March 29. The reenactment of Christ’s journey to the cross begins at 10am in Milam Park and culminates at San Fernando Cathedral. This event comes with a disclaimer that it may not be appropriate for small children due to the graphic portrayal of the crucifixion.music from artists and bands such as Finbar Furey, The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, The Pogues, The High Kings, The Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and more.• Serve traditional Irish fare. It might take some advanced planning and effort to provide a menu one might find in Ireland. Blood pudding is served in many pubs across the Emerald Isle, but it might be hard, though not necessarily impossible, to find outside the country. Some large chain grocery stores might carry blood pudding in March, and it might be possible to find it in specialty grocery stores around this time of year. Irish soda bread, bacon and cabbage, Irish stew, and boxty are some additional dishes to give a menu some traditional Irish flavor.• Cut an Irish rug. Irish dancing is another of Ireland’s many exports, as dancers across the globe have embraced traditional Irish dance. Hosts can learn a dance or two and teach guests a few simple steps during the party. Keep it light and fun and allow even non-dancers to tap their toes.The whirlwind is just getting started, though. Tee up and get ready to swing into April! The Valero Texas Open is April 1-8 at the JW Marriott, and Fiesta is April 8-18. Ole!These are just a few of the ways hosts can make their St. Patrick’s Day parties more fun this March.SSt. Patrick’s Day Party Pointerst. Patrick’s Day is a beloved holiday, and that popularity is reflected in celebrations that take place acrossthe globe. According to World Population Review, more than 200 countries celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.Russia, Singapore and Japan are among the nations that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each March, proving that proximity to Ireland is not a prerequisite for partying on March 17. With that in mind, anyone in the mood to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day need not hesitate to plan a party this March. The following St. Patrick’s Day party pointers canmake the festivities even more fun this year.• Go green. It goes without saying that green is the color of St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick is the primary patron saint of Ireland, a country known for its rolling green hills. Hosts can decorate party spaces in green, hanging green streamers and green balloons. Encourage guests to wear greenand keep the theme going with the menu, serving green baked goods and beverages. • Curate a St. Patrick’s Day playlist. In addition to its rolling green hills, Ireland is known for music. It’s hard to find a pub anywhere on the Emerald Isle without a local musician playing traditional Irish music for a captivated crowd. Hosts can keep that in mind when curating their St. Patrick’s Day playlist, which can include6www.bsbhighlights.comMarch 2024