The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Chicago cannot compete for families, businesses, investment and long-term growth if parents lose confidence in their neighborhood schools or educators feel unsupported in their classrooms.
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