Comerica Bank New Year's Parade

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Web: ComericaBank Parade.com

Parade Hotline: 214-747-4288

Mail: Comerica Bank New Year's Parade
P.O. Box 131020
Dallas, Texas 75313-1020

If you're interested in entering your marching band in the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade, please request an application from the event's official travel partner: National Events, Phone 1-800-333-4700.

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The Comerica Bank New Year's Parade is one of the largest New Year's celebrations in the Great Southwest. Held annually in conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, the family-friendly event attracts tens of thousands of spectators to spectacular Downtown Dallas. The 1.5-mile parade route begins in Dallas' incomparable new arts district and concludes at the American Airlines Center with pep rallies featuring the two Cotton Bowl university bands.

In addition to the university bands and cheerleaders, parade entries include high school bands and drill teams from across the country, more than 25 floats, the world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes, and specialty units and equestrians celebrating Texas culture.

The Comerica Bank New Year's Parade is televised on local Dallas-Fort Worth station KDFW-Fox 4 (live and repeat broadcasts) and can also be viewed through a live webcast at www.myfoxdfw.com.

As of October 16, 2009

Allen Consolidated HS Band, Allen, Nebraska
Bald Knob HS Band, Bald Knob, Arkansas
Belle Plaine HS Band, Belle Plaine, Kansas
Canyon HS Band, New Braunfels, Texas
Carter HS Band, Dallas, Texas
Daleville HS Band, Daleville, Alabama
Greater Houston All-Star Band, Houston, Texas
Joplin HS Band, Joplin, Missouri
Lakewood HS Band, Lakewood, Ohio
Pauls Valley HS Band, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Ravenwood HS Band, Brentwood, Tennessee
St. Joseph HS Band, Victoria, Texas
Texas Firefighters Pipes and Drums
Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Division Band, Austin, Texas
Townview Center "Big D" Band, Dallas, Texas
Washington Township HS Band, Sewell, New Jersey

Plus the two university bands participating in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic:
Big 12 University Band (TBD)
SEC University Band (TBD)

PARADE COMPETITION
Comerica Bank New Year's Day Parade
(Jan. 1, 2009 in Downtown Dallas, TX)

Parade Grand Champion: Sheldon H.S., Sheldon, IA
Outstanding Auxiliary: Sheldon H.S., Sheldon, IA

Category I
1 Sheldon H.S., Sheldon, IA
2 Wright City H.S., Wright City, MO

Category III
1 Sahuarita H.S., Sahuarita, AZ
2 Campus H.S., Haysville, KS
3 Junction City H.S., Junction City, KS

FIELD SHOW COMPETITION
(December 31, 2008 at Loos Field in Addison, TX)

Grand Champion: Junction City H.S., Junction City, KS
Outstanding Auxiliary: Junction City H.S., Junction City, KS
Outstanding Drum Major: Sebastian Sciegienka, Sheldon H.S.

Category I
1 Wright City High School, Wright City, MO
2 Sheldon High School, Sheldon, IA

Category III
1 Junction City High School, Junction City, KS
2 Sahuarita High School, Sahuarita, AZ

CONCERT BAND COMPETITION
(Dec. 31, 2008 at Crowne Plaza in Addison, TX)

1 Sheldon H.S., Sheldon, IA
2 Wright City H.S., Wright City, MO

Bands marching in the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade can also participate in additional performance opportunities, including:
• Mass band pre-game and halftime festivities during the Cotton Bowl game.
• The National AT&T Cotton Bowl Music Festival including adjudication and clinics for concert band, field show, jazz band and parade.

The Comerica Bank New Year's Parade is always held in conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic college football game. The parade date may vary slightly each year but is usually December 31 or January 1.

Web: ComericaBankParade.com

Parade Hotline: 214-747-4288
Mail: Comerica Bank New Year's Parade, P.O. Box 131020, Dallas, Texas 75313-1020

If you're interested in entering your marching band in the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade, please request an application from the event's official travel partner: National Events, Phone 1-800-333-4700.