The Hortonville High School Polar Bear Marching Band marching in the 2006 National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. See more images from their tour to DC on their website.

We’ve just returned from a very successful National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C.

It was a hot day, but that didn’t stop many people from enjoying one of the best parades ever. The Washington Times reports, “Hundreds of thousands of people, undeterred by grueling heat, humidity and strong thunderstorms, converged on the Mall yesterday to show their patriotism and celebrate the country’s 230th birthday. ”

Music Celebrations International is honored to have worked with the following Bands who all represented their states with distinction in the parade (with special recognition to Alaska who participated in the parade for the first time and Wisconsin who was doubly represented):

ALASKA Colony High School
ARKANSAS Cabot High School
KANSAS Louisburg High Shool
LOUISIANA Hahnville High School
MICHIGAN Northern Lights Marching Band
MINNESOTA Pipestone Area Marching Arrows
MISSOURI Maryville High School
NEW JERSEY Cinnaminson High School
NEW YORK Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School
NORTH CAROLINA White Oak High School
TENNESSEE Tennessee High School
WISCONSIN Hortonville High School & Onalaska High School

Thank you to all of the very outstanding bands, their directors, boosters, parents and communities who made this special event possible