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Opening ceremonies

Mark your calendars now for the 135th Imperial Council Session, which will be held July 5-9, 2009. Like Shriners International, San Antonio is rich in history and tradition. There are activities and attractions to entertain people of all ages.

The city boasts a wide assortment of restaurants, ranging from Tex-Mex to Deep South cuisine. Shopping is also plentiful, with outlets, malls, galleries, unique shops and Mexican markets. There are also areas of San Antonio where you can find unique crafts, antiques, local art and south-of-the-border imports.

When it comes to attractions, San Antonio has it all: historical sites, including the famous Alamo, art galleries and museums, and theme parks, like Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio. To learn more about what San Antonio has to offer, visit www.visitsanantonio.com/2009Imperialsession.

Alzafar Shriners are already working hard to ensure the success of the 135th Imperial Council Session and are looking forward to welcoming every Shriner to the great state of Texas.

Upcoming Imperial Session Sites and Web Links:

July 5-9, 2009: San Antonio, Texas
July 4-8, 2010: Toronto, Canada
July 3-7, 2011: Denver, Colorado
July 1-5, 2012: Charlotte, North Carolina

Special Events for the Public

Daytime parade

There will be opportunities for the public to join the Shriners in several events, including the opening ceremonies where fraternal leadership, conference attendees, the public and local dignitaries come together to kickoff the week's events.

Families can plan on a great time at the unit competitions where Shriners from the clown groups and motor patrols, to horse patrols and band units, will compete for honors. Of course, there's the annual Shriners parade--a Shriners' specialty. Hundreds of Shriners from all over the U.S. and Canada will participate in this fun-filled event.

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