National Chili Day means the 20th Annual McAuliffe Parade & Chili Cook-off! 

The parade will go north on Briarhill Blvd. at 4:45pm and will end in the school parking lot where the chili will be featured, along with a silent auction, inflatables, food, entertainment & more!

The 20th Annual Event is set for February 26, 2026, and welcomes all of North Texas! 

You will find friends, neighbors, and community members of all ages at the event. 

The Chili Tasting is free to everyone and runs from 5-6:30 or until the chili is gone! Winners are announced at 7:45 on the Main Stage. 

School-age children pay $10 for a wristband to play on all of the inflatables, get their faces painted, and enjoy the entire evening! Adult entrance is Free. Children under 5 pay $5 to play!

A live auction is held on the Main Stage, along with talent from throughout North Texas. If you are interested in performing, contact 972-350-1000. A silent auction is held yearly also comprised of local opportunities and classroom baskets. There is always something for everyone in this auction! Make sure you check it out! 

For additional information email Mattinglyj@lisd.net.

If you are interested in supporting the largest single day event in Highland Village, please reach out to the school office at 972-350-1000.

Last year, the event welcomed over 6,000 visitors! You don't want to miss this! 

Pigs adoptions open Monday, February 2 at 6am.  You can adopt a pig with a $20 donation to the school. Donations primarily fund school supplies for every single student at McAuliffe. Donations are accepted in $20 increments, and students who assist with donations have opportunities to win prizes. 

Adopted plastic pigs will be dropped from a helicopter onto the soccer field at 6:45pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 during the CCO event. 

The pig's purchaser whose number corresponds to the number assigned randomly will receive $1,000. Winners will be notified immediately, and the event is live-streamed to included participants from all over the world! 

This is the perfect way to get grandparents, extended family, family friends and co-workers involved while raising money for every single student. Also, everyone wants a chance at $1,000 for $20. Adoptions may be PURCHASED HERE!

More information to come! Check out last year's PIG DROP HERE!