MARCHING.COM: Marching Band Competitions, Parades, Field Contests, Events

Waseca Marching Classic
Waseca, Minnesota
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event features parade, field, clinics and a fireworks finale.

Bands of America Regional Championships
Various Sites
September/October/November, 2010
World-class band performances with expert evaluators.

Brandon Valley Big Sioux Review
Brandon, South Dakota
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Excellent facilities draw fans and bands from several states.

Tri-State Band Festival
Luverne, Minnesota
Saturday, September 25, 2010
This long-running event features both parade and field.

Champlin Park Rebel Classic
Champlin, Minnesota
Saturday, October 2, 2010
This well-attended contest draws bands from several states.

Festival of Bands, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Saturday, October 2, 2010
A large lineup for parade, field prelims and finals.

Quad State Marching Competition
Vermillion, South Dakota
Saturday, October 9, 2010
A major regional contest in a climate-controlled dome.

Mid-Iowa Band Championship
Ankeny, Iowa
Saturday, October 16, 2010
A prestigious event with thousands of spectators.

Bands of America Grand National Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 10-13, 2010
Recognized as the nation's premier field marching event.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York, New York
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Televised spectacle kicks off the holiday season.

Waikiki Holiday Parade
Honolulu, Hawaii
Friday, November 26, 2010
Bands are warmly welcomed at this exciting destination.

America's Children's Holiday Parade
Oakland, California
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Bands, balloons and characters join this televised event.

Fiesta Bowl Parade and Fiesta Bowl Band Championship
Phoenix, Arizona
Thursday-Friday, December 30-31, 2010
Prestigious parade and field contests with bands from across the nation.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Pasadena, California
Saturday, January 1, 2011
America's New Year Celebration is televised around the world.

Rome New Year's Parade
Rome, Italy
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Features bands from across Europe and the United States.

Honolulu Festival Parade of Bands
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Premier Hawaiian parade features a marching band competition.

Vienna Charity Bowl Football Game and Parade
Vienna, Austria
May 2011
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.

D-Day Anniversary
Normandy, France
June 2011
Performance tour honors the history and heroes of D-Day.

Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary Mass Band
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Special performance honors past and present military personnel.

Paris All-Star Basketball Game
Paris, France
December 2011
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.

Global Challenge Bowl Football Game
Kawasaki, Japan
March 2012
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.

Visit these pages for information and scores from events that have already taken place. Look for updated information soon.

Youth In Music Marching Band Championships
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Bands from across the Midwest perform in the Metrodome.

Orlando Citrus Parade
Orlando, Florida
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The kick-off celebration for the Capital One Bowl.

Comerica Bank New Year's Parade
Dallas, Texas
Friday, January 1, 2010
Held in conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.

WGI Color Guard World Championships
Dayton, Ohio
April 8-10, 2010
The premier showcase for winter color guard.

WGI Percussion World Championships
Dayton, Ohio
April 15-17, 2010
The premier showcase for indoor percussion ensembles.

National Memorial Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Tribute to the sacrifice and service of America's Veterans.

Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade
Portland, Oregon
Saturday, June 12, 2010
All-floral floats highlight the "Best Festival in the World."

Pioneerland Band Festival
Benson, Minnesota
Monday, June 14, 2010
Minnesota's parade season kicks into high gear.

Lake Waconia Band Festival
Waconia, Minnesota
Saturday, June 19, 2010
A highlight of the summer bands-only parade season.

Osseo Marching Band Festival
Osseo, Minnesota
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Bands-only summer parade contest near Minneapolis.

Vikingland Band Festival Parade Marching Championship
Alexandria, Minnesota
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Prestigious festival celebrates its 26th year in 2010.

National Independence Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Patriotic red-white-and-blue celebration of America's birthday.

Calgary Stampede Parade and Showbands Live
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July 9-18, 2010
Bands from around the world compete for $36,000 in prizes.

DCI World Championships
Michigan City and Indianapolis, Indiana
August 10-14, 2010
The crowning event of the Drum Corps International tour.