Information on parades, field show competitions and special events for high school marching bands.
Fiesta Bowl Parade and Fiesta Bowl Band Championship
Phoenix, Arizona
Friday-Saturday, December 30-31, 2011
Prestigious parade and field contests with bands from across the nation.
Rome New Year's Parade
Rome, Italy
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Features bands from across Europe and the United States.
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Pasadena, California
Monday, January 2, 2012
America's New Year Celebration is televised around the world.
Honolulu Festival Parade of Bands
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Premier Hawaiian parade features a marching band competition.
WGI Color Guard World Championships
Dayton, Ohio
April 12-14, 2012
The premier showcase for winter color guard.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Spring celebration commemorates friendship with Japan.
WGI Percussion World Championships
Dayton, Ohio
April 19-21, 2012
The premier showcase for indoor percussion ensembles.
National Memorial Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Tribute to the sacrifice and service of America's Veterans.
National Independence Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Patriotic red-white-and-blue celebration of America's birthday.
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D-Day Anniversary
Normandy, France
June 2011
Performance tour honors the history and heroes of D-Day.
Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade
Portland, Oregon
Saturday, June 11, 2011
All-floral floats highlight the "Best Festival in the World."
Pioneerland Band Festival
Benson, Minnesota
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Minnesota's parade season kicks into high gear.
Osseo Marching Band Festival
Osseo, Minnesota
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Bands-only summer parade contest near Minneapolis.
Vikingland Band Festival Parade Marching Championship
Alexandria, Minnesota
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Prestigious festival celebrates its 27th year in 2011.
Philadelphia Independence Day Parade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Monday, July 4, 2011
Historic celebration marches in front of Independence Hall.
Calgary Stampede Parade and Showbands Live
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July 8-17, 2011
Bands from around the world compete for $34,000 in prizes.
DCI World Championships
Michigan City and Indianapolis, Indiana
August 8-13, 2011
The crowning event of the Drum Corps International tour.
Waseca Marching Classic
Waseca, Minnesota
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Event features parade, field, clinics and a fireworks finale.
Tri-State Band Festival
Luverne, Minnesota
Saturday, September 24, 2011
This long-running event features both parade and field.
Champlin Park Rebel Classic
Champlin, Minnesota
Saturday, October 1, 2011
This well-attended contest draws bands from several states.
Festival of Bands, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Saturday, October 1, 2011
A large lineup for parade, field prelims and finals.
Bands of America Regional Championships
Various Sites
September/October/November, 2011
World-class band performances with expert evaluators.
Quad State Marching Competition
Vermillion, South Dakota
Saturday, October 15, 2011
A major regional contest in a climate-controlled dome.
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Bands from across the Midwest perform in the Metrodome.
Bands of America Grand National Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 9-12, 2011
Recognized as the nation's premier field marching event.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Lighted procession illuminates Michigan Avenue.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York, New York
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Televised spectacle kicks off the holiday season.
6abc Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in America.
Thanksgiving Parade of Bands at the Walt Disney World® Resort
Orlando, Florida
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Bands experience Disney's magic at the holidays.
Waikiki Holiday Parade
Honolulu, Hawaii
Friday, November 25, 2011
Bands are warmly welcomed at this exciting destination.
West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Friday, December 2, 2011
Bands compete and welcome Santa on streets of historic town.
America's Children's Holiday Parade
Oakland, California
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Bands, balloons and characters join this televised event.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Honolulu, Hawaii
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Official parade commemorating the Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary.