Participating Bands

2026 Award & Stipend

We are going back to classes for this year's festival! We will continue to award the stipend to each band, but will give awards for each class. Stay tuned for more information to come.

Additional:

• The awards ceremony will be held at the Old High School Track & Field (located on School St. E and Harriet Ave SE).
• A lunch of sandwiches, chips and water will be handed out to the players, chaperones, band hosts, and marching band staff at the Old High School Track & Field.
• Owatonna High School will play at the end of the parade, and as host will perform in exhibition only.
• Bands may plan their arrival time according to the parade order.
• Buses may remain with your band until you step off, although the line up area will be congested.
• It is expected that each band perform three times along the route: Playing zones will be clearly marked.
• No buses will be allowed on the performance route, but trailers if not pulled by a bus will be allowed to follow your band at a safe distance..
• Medical assistance will be available along the parade route and at the end of the parade route.
• Food will also be available for purchase from vendors near the playing zones.
• A maximum of 12 bands will be accepted this year.
• Questions may be directed to: harrywmbf09@gmail.com

 

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