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Devon Lawrence, Band Director

Phone: 507-835-5470, ext. 3524

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Celebrating 38 years, the Waseca Marching Classic is noted for its hospitality and well-rounded experience for participating bands. Details such as educational clinics, a large community parade and a fireworks display have become hallmarks of the Classic.

The parade begins at 12:00pm in downtown Waseca. Thousands of spectators line the parade route which travels on State Street from 2nd Avenue SE to 6th Avenue NE. Professional judges critique the parade and field competitions. Throughout the day, these same judges/clinicians offer one-hour educational clinics to the participating bands. The 5:30pm field show at the Waseca Jr.-Sr. High School Stadium features bands competing in three classes. The awards ceremony is followed by the grand finale, the Classic fireworks display, a favorite of the band students.

Interested bands can get more information and register online at WasecaMarchingClassic.com. Classification is determined by school enrollment, but special circumstances will be considered by the Classic committee for bands with less experience or personnel. Bands that register by August 15 are eligible for one of three bonus "band participation" prizes ranging from $250 to $500. See WasecaMarchingClassic.com for details.

PARADE
CLASS AA
73.95 Stewartville, MN
63.20 Luverne, MN
61.75 Pipestone, MN

CLASS AAA
82.35 Lakeville South, MN (Horn Line)
81.75 Eastview, MN (Percussion)
80.30 Farmington, MN (Color Guard)
77.65 Worthington, MN
74.15 Lakeville North, MN (Drum Majors)

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays

People's Choice: Worthington, MN
Parade Sweepstakes: Lakeville South, MN

 
FIELD
CLASS A
75.50 Rochester Lourdes, MN
60.65 Pipestone, MN
60.55 Luverne, MN
57.45 Park Center, MN
49.65 NRHEG, MN

CLASS AA
77.50 Coon Rapids, MN
71.20 Spirit Lake, IA
65.50 Madison, SD
61.10 Hutchinson, MN

CLASS AAA
85.70 Mankato 77 Lancers, MN (Color Guard, Drum Majors)
84.85 Lakeville South, MN (Horn Line)
84.50 Eastview, MN (Percussion)
82.55 Farmington, MN

EXHIBITION
Waseca Marching Jays

Herb Streitz Spirit Award: Lakeville South, MN
Field Sweepstakes: Mankato 77 Lancers, MN
Richard "Butch" Dufault Sweepstakes Award (60% Field + 40% Parade): Lakeville South, MN

As of September 1, 2025

PARADE (12:00 Step-Off)
1. Eagle Grove Marching Eagles, Eagle Grove, IA (A)
2. Pipestone Area Arrow Marching Band, Pipestone, MN (AA)
3. Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN (AA)
4. Stewartville Marching Tigers, Stewartville, MN (AA)
5. Lakeville North Panther Marching Band, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
6. Farmington Tiger Marching Band, Farmington, MN (AAA)
7. Spirit of Worthington Trojan Marching Band, Worthington, MN (AAA)
8. Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
9. Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
10. Maverick Machine Drumline from Minnesota State University-Mankato (Exhibition)
11. Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)

Parade Awards Ceremony at Trowbridge Park Bandstand immediately after the parade.

FIELD
5:30 Introductions and Announcements
5:45 NRHEG Panther Marching Band, New Richland, MN (A)
5:58 Pipestone Area Arrow Marching Band, Pipestone, MN (A)
6:11 Park Center Marching Pirates, Brooklyn Park, MN (A)
6:24 Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN (A)
6:37 Rochester Lourdes H.S. Marching Band, Rochester, MN (A)
6:51 "Spirit of Madison" Marching Band, Madison, SD (AA)
7:04 Hutchinson Marching Tigers, Hutchinson, MN (AA)
7:17 Spirit Lake "The Force", Spirit Lake, IA (AA)
7:30 Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals, Coon Rapids, MN (AA)

7:40 BREAK

8:00 Farmington Tiger Marching Band, Farmington, MN (AAA)
8:14 Mankato 77 Lancers Marching Band, Mankato, MN (AAA)
8:28 Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN (AAA)
8:42 Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN (AAA)
8:56 Maverick Machine Pep Band from Minnesota State University-Mankato (Exhibition)
9:10 Waseca Marching Jays (Exhibition)
9:20 Awards Ceremony

Fireworks Following Awards

As of August 23, 2025

PARADE
• Eagle Grove Marching Eagles, Eagle Grove, IA
• Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN
• Farmington Tiger Marching Band, Farmington, MN
• Lakeville North Panther Marching Band, Lakeville, MN
• Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN
• Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN
• Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN
• Spirit of Worthington Trojan Marching Band, Worthington, MN
• Stewartville High School Marching Tigers, Stewartville, MN
• Waseca Marching Jays, Waseca, MN - Exhibition

FIELD
• Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals, Coon Rapids, MN
• Eastview High School Marching Band, Apple Valley, MN
• Farmington Tiger Marching Band, Farmington, MN
• Hutchinson Marching Tigers, Hutchinson, MN
• Lakeville South Marching Cougars, Lakeville, MN
• Luverne Cardinal Marching Band, Luverne, MN
• "Spirit of Madison" Marching Band, Madison, SD
• Mankato 77 Lancers Marching Band, Mankato, MN
• NRHEG Panther Marching Band, New Richland, MN
• Park Center Marching Pirates, Brooklyn Park, MN
• Pipestone Area Marching Arrows, Pipestone, MN
• Rochester Lourdes High School Marching Band, Rochester, MN
• Spirit Lake "The Force", Spirit Lake, IA
• Waseca Marching Jays, Waseca, MN - Exhibition

• A 10-15 minute fireworks display is presented immediately after the awards ceremony.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Saturday, September 18, 2027
(Always held on the second-to-last Saturday in September)

Web: WasecaMarchingClassic.com

Devon Lawrence, Band Director
Phone: 507-835-5470, ext. 3524