MARCHING.COM: 2012/2013 Bowl game parade and holiday parade schedule

Many major events can be viewed on television or online

In 2012 the Los Angeles USD All City Honor Marching Band made its 40th appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

In 2012 the Los Angeles USD All City Honor Marching Band made its 40th appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

The holiday season is one of the most active travel periods for marching bands, with performance opportunities at holiday parades and events held in conjunction with college football bowl games.

If you're not lucky enough to be going on a band trip this year, or you didn't get prime tickets for the Rose Parade, you can at least catch some of the parades on television or online. Marching.com has compiled this guide to major 2012/2013 parade and field events along with television broadcast schedules.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, November 17, 2012, 5:30 PM (Central)
Television: Live coverage on ABC7 Chicago at 6:00 PM and rebroadcast across the country throughout the holiday season.
Look for five marching bands plus Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York City
Thursday, November 22, 2012, 9 AM (Eastern)
Television: Live national coverage on NBC.
Look for 12 marching bands, including Macy's Great American Marching Band with members from across the U.S.

McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, November 22, 2012, 8:00 AM (Central)
Television: Live national coverage on WGN America. Live local coverage on WGN9.
Features 24 marching bands plus giant helium balloons.

6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, November 22, 2012, 8:15 AM (Eastern)
Television: Live local coverage on 6 ABC, plus regional coverage on various stations. Live online coverage at www.6abc.com.
Features 18 marching bands plus giant balloons and celebrities.

Sun Bowl Parade
El Paso, Texas
Thursday, November 22, 2012, 10 AM (Mountain)
Television: Live coverage on local NBC affiliate KTSM Channel 9.
Look for marching bands from the U.S. and Mexico, plus numerous floats and equestrian units.

Waikiki Holiday Parade
Honolulu, Hawaii
Friday, November 23, 2011, 7 PM (Hawaii)
No television coverage.
Bands from the mainland join local bands from the islands for the oceanfront procession along torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue.

Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood, California
Sunday, November 25, 2012, 6 PM (Pacific)
Television: Airs throughout December on local stations nationwide.
Look for 15 marching bands plus numerous celebrities including grand marshal Joe Mantegna.

West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Friday, November 30, 2012, 7:00 PM (Eastern)
No television coverage.
Look for 15 marching bands competing for $5,000 of prize money.

America's Children's Holiday Parade
Oakland, California
Saturday, December 1, 2012, 2:00 PM (Pacific)
Television: Broadcast on PBS affiliates across the U.S. and local coverage on KTVU-FOX 2, KICU 36, KQED-PBS, KTEH-PBS and Peralta TV.
Look for 24 marching bands including bands from Jamaica and Guatemala.

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
San Diego, California
Wednesday, December 27, 2012, 10 AM (Pacific)
Television: Live local coverage on Channel 4.
Held in conjunction with the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl. Look for 20 marching bands and more than 20 balloons.

Liberty Bowl Parade
Memphis, Tennessee
Sunday, December 30, 2012, 3 PM (Central)
No television coverage.
Features high school bands plus bands representing the two college teams.

Orlando Citrus Parade
Orlando, Florida
Saturday, December 29, 2012, 10 AM (Eastern)
Television: Shown in more than 100 cities. Check local listings for broadcast times.
Features unique citrus floats, a dozen high school bands and the university bands representing the Capital One Bowl teams.

Fiesta Bowl Parade
Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, December 29, 2012, 11 AM (Mountain)
Television: Live local coverage on ABC15 and a taped webcast at www.abc15.com.
Twelve high school bands plus two college bands are participating. The Fiesta Bowl Band Championship on December 30 features bands in field competition.

Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade
Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, December 31, 2012, 12:30 PM (Eastern)
No television coverage.
Look for approximately 10 high school marching bands plus the two university bands.

Winn-Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade
Jacksonville, Florida
Monday, December 31, 2012, 3 PM (Eastern)
Television: Live local coverage on WJXT Channel 4.
Approximately 10 high school bands and two university bands.

Tournament of Roses Parade
Pasadena, California
Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 8 AM (Pacific)
Television: Live coverage on seven networks including HGTV, ABC, NBC and Univision.
Features 23 bands including bands from Mexico, El Salvador and Japan. The Tournament of Roses Bandfest is available as a live webcast December 29-30.

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