Participating Bands

2024 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:

• We are having an awards ceremony in Central Park after the parade! Lunch will be handed out in Central Park this year.
• Each band members chaperone, and marching band staff member will receive a sandwich, chips, and beverage at check-in.
• Owatonna High school will be at the start 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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