Marching Band Competitions and Events

Entering band competitions and joining events where you can showcase your bands' prowess is a great learning experience. There are many exciting opportunities open to marching bands, here are but a few:

Alphabetical Listing for 2009 -2010

Honolulu Festival Parade of Bands - Location and Parade Date: Honolulu, Hawaii/March 14, 2010

Lake Waconia Band Festival - Location and Parade Date: Waconia, Minnesota/June 19, 2010

Mid-America Competing Band Directors Association (MACBDA) - Location and Parade Date: Traverse City, Michigan/July 2010

National Independence Day Parade - Location and Parade Date: Washington, D.C./July 4, 2010

National Memorial Day Parade - Location and Parade Date: Washington D.C./May 31, 2010

Osseo Marching Band Festival - Location and Parade Date: Osseo, Minnesota/June 26, 2010

Pioneerland Band Festival - Location and Parade Date: Benson, Minnesota/JJune 14, 2010

Portland Rose Festival - Location and Parade Date: Portland, Oregon/June 11-12, 2010

Tennessee Valley Showcase - Location and Parade Date: Kingsport, Tennessee/October 17, 2009

Tri-State Band Festival - Location and Parade Date: Luverne, Minnesota/September 26, 2009

Vikingland Band Festival - Location and Parade Date: Alexandria, Minnesota/June 27, 2010

Waikiki Holiday Parade - Location and Parade Date: Honolulu, Hawaii/November 27, 2009

Youth In Music Marching Band Championships - Location and Competition Date: Minneapolis, Minnesota/October 24, 2009

Know of other events and competitions for marching bands? Email it to musiced.guide@about.com