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San Antonio proclaims Nowruz week and names March Theatre Month
Summary
At its March 19, 2026 meeting the San Antonio City Council issued proclamations recognizing Nowruz (Persian New Year) for March 20–26 and designated March 2026 as Theatre Month, citing the cultural contributions of the Iranian community and local theatre programs to student achievement.
The San Antonio City Council opened its March 19, 2026 meeting with proclamations recognizing the Persian New Year and the city’s theatre community. The presiding officer read a proclamation designating March 20–26 as the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and urged residents to observe the cultural celebration and ‘‘pray for a spring of peace,’’ referencing the Iranian community’s ties to family members abroad.
Council members also proclaimed March 2026 as Theatre Month, highlighting the role of local theatre programs in schools and their positive effects on student engagement and academic achievement. A representative who identified himself as Aiden Wilfiel, vice president of Deft Traders Truth, thanked the council for the recognition and said theatre ‘‘provides students a place to belong and an opportunity to connect with others.’’
The proclamations were ceremonial; no policy action or funding decision was taken. The council moved on to other business after the recognitions.
