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IN between watching flower bedeckedfloats, keep your eyes peeledfor the Conservatorio de Las Artes Bandfrom Cartago. Yes, it’s going toPasadena, California, to participate inthe 2005 Rose Parade. Hispanic TV stationUnivision in Los Angeles hashelped the band raise funds. Disneylandand Magic Mountain in California willhost the band for a day. StarbucksCoffee is also a sponsor.

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