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Mars DrinksWest Chester Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and Band CompetitionWest Chester, Pennsylvania
For More Information
Web: GWCC.org Email: Todd Marcocci, Producer Phone: 610-431-1121 If you're interested in entering your band in the West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and Band Competition, please request an application from Todd Marcocci at the contact info above.
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Now in its 34th year, the Mars Drinks Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in West Chester evokes the aura of Norman Rockwell paintings. A small
historic town hosts a big-time parade and everyone comes out to support it. The parade was recently named by USA Today as one of the top ten
places to experience the arrival of Santa Claus during the holiday season.
Participating marching bands compete for the chance to win a portion of more than $5,000 in prize money. This is one of the few competitive parade opportunities remaining on the east coast for high school bands. A panel of expert judges, who have DCI and WGI experience, lends credibility and excitement to the competition. The 1-mile parade route travels through the heart of the historic business district. More than 30,000 spectators closely line the route, much like an experience on "Main Street USA." The entire parade route is free and open to the general public. West Chester is located in Chester County, just 30 minutes west of Philadelphia or 2.5 hours from Washington, DC and New York City. The Mars Drinks Old Fashioned Christmas Parade gives bands a great opportunity to take a pre-holiday journey and compete in a custom-designed parade. 2012 Participating Bands
As of January 31, 2012
Downingtown High School Band, Downingtown, PA - Honor Band Brian Boru Pipes and Drums, PA Henderson High School Band, West Chester, PA Lincoln University Marching Band, PA Marple Newtown High School Band, PA Owen J Roberts High School Band, PA Pottsgrove High School Band, PA Rustin High School Band, PA Springfield High School Band, Springfield, PA West Chester East High School Band, PA West Chester University Marching Band, West Chester, PA West Chester University Trumpet Ensemble, West Chester, PA Last Year's Participating Bands 2011 Champion: Downingtown High School Band, Downingtown, PA Avon Grove High School Band, West Grove, PA Cheyney University Marching Band, Glen Mills, PA Conestoga High School Band, Berwyn, PA Downingtown High School Band, Downingtown, PA East High School Band, West Chester, PA Henderson High School Band, West Chester, PA Marple Newton High School Band, Newtown Square, PA Octorara High School Band, Atglen, PA Pennsbury High School Band, Fairless Hills, PA Philadelphia Freedom Band, Philadelphia, PA Pottsville High School Band, Pottsville, PA Rustin High School Band, West Chester, PA Springfield High School Band, Springfield, PA Springford High School Band, Royersford, PA West Chester University Marching Band, West Chester, PA Related Events• An awards ceremony is held at the Chester County Courthouse immediately following the parade. Future Dates
Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday, December 6, 2013 (Always held the Friday following Thanksgiving Day weekend. In the event of inclement weather, the parade is held one day later.) For More Information
Web: GWCC.org
Email: Todd Marcocci, Producer Phone: 610-431-1121 If you're interested in entering your band in the West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and Band Competition, please request an application from Todd Marcocci at the contact info above. View the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade TV Commercial from 2010 |