Information on parades, field show competitions and special events for high school marching bands.
Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade and BandFest
Portland, Oregon
Friday-Saturday, June 5-6, 2009
All-floral floats highlight the "Best Festival in the World."
Pioneerland Band Festival
Benson, Minnesota
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Minnesota's parade season kicks into high gear.
Lake Waconia Band Festival
Waconia, Minnesota
Saturday, June 20, 2009
A highlight of the summer bands-only parade season.
Osseo Marching Band Festival
Osseo, Minnesota
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Bands-only summer parade contest near Minneapolis.
Vikingland Band Festival Parade Marching Championship
Alexandria, Minnesota
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Prestigious festival celebrates its 25th year in 2009.
National Independence Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Patriotic red-white-and-blue celebration of America's birthday.
MACBDA Grand Championships/Cherryland Band Classic
Traverse City, Michigan
Thursday, July 10, 2009
The crowning event of the midwest summer field season.
Waseca Marching Classic
Waseca, Minnesota
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Event features parade, field, clinics and a fireworks finale.
Tri-State Band Festival
Luverne, Minnesota
Saturday, September 26, 2009
This long-running event features both parade and field.
Bands of America Regional Championships
Various Sites
September/October/November, 2009
World-class band performances with expert evaluators.
Festival of Bands, USA
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Saturday, October 3, 2009
A large lineup for parade, field prelims and finals.
Champlin Park Rebel Classic
Champlin, Minnesota
Saturday, October 3, 2009
This well-attended contest draws bands from several states.
Mid-Iowa Band Championship
Ankeny, Iowa
Saturday, October 17, 2009
A prestigious event with thousands of spectators.
Quad State Marching Competition
Vermillion, South Dakota
Saturday, October 17, 2009
A major regional contest in a climate-controlled dome.
Tennessee Valley Showcase
Kingsport, Tennessee
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Bands from several states meet in East Tennessee.
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Bands from across the Midwest perform in the Metrodome.
Bands of America Grand National Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday-Saturday, November 11-14, 2009
Recognized as the nation's premier field marching event.
Waikiki Holiday Parade
Honolulu, Hawaii
Friday, November 27, 2009
Bands are warmly welcomed at this exciting destination.
Paris All-Star Basketball Game
Paris, France
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.
Orlando Citrus Parade
Orlando, Florida
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The kick-off celebration for the Capital One Bowl.
Rome New Year's Parade
Rome, Italy
Friday, January 1, 2010
Features bands from across Europe and the United States.
Comerica Bank New Year's Parade
Dallas, Texas
Friday, January 1, 2010
Held in conjunction with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Fiesta Bowl Parade and National Band Championship
Phoenix, Arizona
Friday-Saturday, January 1-2, 2010
Prestigious parade and field contests with bands from across the nation.
Global Challenge Bowl Football Game
Kawasaki, Japan
March 20, 2010
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.
National Memorial Day Parade
Washington, D.C.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Tribute to the sacrifice and service of America's Veterans.
Vienna Charity Bowl Football Game and Parade
Vienna, Austria
May 2010
Performance opportunities for marching, show and pep bands.
66th D-Day Anniversary
Normandy, France
June 2010
Performance tour honors the history and heroes of D-Day.