2008 Participating National Independence Day Parade Bands
Congratulations to all of the bands accepted to participate in the official 2008 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.!
Alliance High School Marching Band, Nebraska
Houston County High School Black and Silver Brigade, Georgia
Bray-Doyle High School Band, Oklahoma
Brookfield High School Marching Band & Guard, Connecticut
Claxton High School Tiger Band, Georgia
Deer Park High School Marching Band, New York
Edmond North High School Marching Band, Oklahoma
Fletcher High Marching Senators, Florida
Fulton High School Marching Hornets, Missouri
Gadsden High School Marching Band, New Mexico
Grandview H.S. Blue & Gold Brigade, Missouri
Mississippi Lions All-State Band, Mississippi
Montezuma-Cortez High School Marching Band, Colorado
Park Center High School Marching Band, Minnesota
Pulaski High School Red Raider Marching Band, Wisconsin
Secaucus High School Marching Band, New Jersey
Trinidad High School Miner’s Band, Colorado
Washington Senior High School Blue Lion Marching Band, Ohio
Thanks for the update on the bands!
Comment by Paul Davis — June 30, 2008 @ 10:09 pm
I would like to find a source for a video of the 2008 parade as our high school (Alliance High School) is participating in the parade this year. Can anyone help???
Thanks in advance if you can.
Comment by Lee Jerke — July 1, 2008 @ 6:53 am
The Park Center High School Marching Band of Brooklyn Park Minnesota is also participating in the parade!
Comment by Joetta Snow — July 2, 2008 @ 6:12 am
I am also looking for a source for a video of the 2008 parade because our All-State Band is participating. My child is a senior member of this group.
Thanks for your help.
Comment by Jennifer Gray — July 2, 2008 @ 6:48 am
Will the parade be nationally televised? Any info in appreciated!
Comment by JS — July 3, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
I would like to know if the parade will be televised, and if there is a DVD version to be purchased from the parade.
Any Info would be appreciated, thank you. My daughter school is marching in the parade. Go PC!
Comment by M Laudal — July 3, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
I would also like info on if the parade will be televised.
Comment by Brenda — July 3, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
My son is marching the Mississppi All-State Lion’s Band, and I, too, would like to know if this parade will be televised and if a DVD will be available.
Comment by Rhonda Turner — July 3, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
Will the parade be televised. My Grandson will be marching in the Mississippi All-State Lions Band?
Comment by Kay — July 4, 2008 @ 8:08 am
My son is participating in an “event of a lifetime”. I was told that the Independence Day Parade was being televised, none the less I never could find the Parade on TV. Is this being recorded and can I purchase a DVD of it? My son is with the Mississippi All State Lions Band.
Sincerly,
Kim Bowser
Vicksburg, MS
Comment by Kim Bowser — July 4, 2008 @ 9:48 am
I too would like to know if possible to purchase a dvd or if it’s televised, my daughter is participating with the Grandview High School Marching band
Comment by Jeannette S — July 4, 2008 @ 9:54 am
My son is with the Fulton High School Marching Hornets and is participating in the parade. I would also like to know if there will be a dvd of the parade so I can buy it.
Comment by Connie Glover — July 4, 2008 @ 10:31 am
For everyone asking about the parade and videos:
1) No, the parade is not televised nationally. Some of the major networks may choose to show segments, but no network will be showing the entire parade.
2) The director of each band will receive a video copy of the parade (or their band marching; I don’t remember exactly). I’m unaware of any options for the public to buy a copy of the parade, though.
Comment by Joel Carlson — July 4, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
I’m pretty sure that this isn’t the entire list of bands. A staff person said there were about 40 some bands. One being Park Center High School Marching Band from Brooklyn Park,MN. Go Pirates!
Comment by C Phan — July 5, 2008 @ 6:23 pm