Good morning, Saginaw.

La Unión Cívica Mexicana of Saginaw will host the 47th annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival on Saturday, May 2.

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. in downtown, followed by a festival at Jolt Credit Union Event Park offering food trucks + music and folkloric dancers.

The Saginaw Children's Zoo reopened today with new attractions and events through October; a new nature building (featuring reptiles, amphibians, and birds) will debut next week.

The Wild Pumpkin opened its spring season — offering families wagon rides, open fields and hands-on activities to enjoy outdoor fun.

Visitors can take advantage of the new offerings starting today.

Panera Bread will open its second bakery at 4738 State St on Thursday, April 30.

The bakery will host a baguette-breaking ceremony awarding free meals to the first 100 guests & invite nonprofits to hold fundraisers while creating 25 to 30 jobs.

On Sunday, April 26, the This Is Me Saginaw fashion show was held at Golden Glow Ballroom, where 23 differently abled children modeled outfits and received supportive gestures from the audience.

The event will move to Saginaw Valley State University next year, continuing its mission to empower participants.

Three high school teams from Midland and Saginaw won a combined $53K in scholarships and STEM grants at SVSU on April 25.

The competition challenged 20 teams from five schools to develop solutions for real-world problems.

Saginaw Township voters will decide on a school bond proposal on May 5 to upgrade aging facilities, with early in-person voting starting April 25 for county residents.

Officials say the measure will modernize buildings (recent flooding led to Arrowhead Elementary’s closure) and improve learning environments.

Saginaw Intermediate School District announced four educators as category winners in the 2026 Teachers of the Year Awards — winners will be honored on Wednesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. at Unity Hall, with one set to earn a $1,000 grant as overall Mridha Foundation Teacher of the Year.

Despite the wettest March and April on record, burn permits remain unavailable across the Lower Peninsula because high winds risk spreading fire—officials say permits will open only after rain lowers fire risks.

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy now have access to 11 new infusion recliners at MyMichigan Medical Center Towne Centre, thanks to community donations ($52,100 upgrade) that add heated, ergonomic support to ease treatment discomfort.

Caro’s Xander Grice was named the top senior spring sports athlete after earning 5,630 votes.

The standout has committed to play baseball at Mott Community College and also shined in basketball, soccer, and tennis (he posted a .469 average and a 1.17 ERA).

World Ballet Company - Cinderella

7-10 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience the beloved fairy tale ballet with dazzling performances and enchanting choreography.

All of Me - Author Fred Reif

6-7 p.m. — Thomas Township Library — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Saginaw's contribution to the music industry with author Fred Reif.

Completely Unchained - A Van Halen Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The Vault - Saginaw — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sound of Van Halen with a tribute that brings their legendary hits to life.

Zauel Friends of the Library Annual Spring Book Sale

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — R C Zauel Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles while supporting library programs.

2026 Grit Your Grief 5K Run/Walk

12:00 AM – 12:30 PM — MBS International Airport — Registration Information Required — Participate in a meaningful 5K to honor and remember loved ones on the runway.

Canine Cruise at the Dog Bowl

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Frankenmuth River Place Shops — Free entry — Experience a festive dog festival with competitions, parades, and more for furry friends.