Special Events
Interested in a Special Event?
Competition Music Festivals are available in many locations, and are open to marching bands, concert bands and jazz bands.
Phone: 815-756-1263
E-mail: M.Embrey@FunMEevents.com
E-mail: Jacki@FunMeEvents.com
New Special Events
Date: April – May (Call for dates)
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
OPEN TO: Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
ARKANSAS MUSIC FESTIVAL (Competitive)
Date: April – May (Call for dates)
(Festival & Parade options)
Little Rock/Hot Springs, AR
OPEN TO: Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
SOUSA MUSIC FESTIVAL (Competitive)
Date: April (Call for dates)
(Festival & Parade options)
Champaign/Chicago, IL
OPEN TO: Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
Date: December (Call for dates)
Cork/Kilkarney, Ireland
OPEN TO: Choirs
IRELAND MUSIC FESTIVAL (Competitive)
Date: March (Call for dates)
(Festival & Parade options)
Cork/Kilkarney, Ireland
OPEN TO: Bands, Choirs and Orchestras
HAWAIIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL (Competitive)
Date: June (Call for dates)
Honolulu, Hawaii
OPEN TO: Bands and Choirs
Parade Events
Rated parades for Marching Bands wanting to take part in events that showcase the group and provide
a unique and educational experience for the organization.
The following are some of the approved and recommended parades for marching units.
Additional parades are currently under consideration.
* Competition Parades – rated high for group experience
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, NY
State Street Thanksgiving Parade, Chicago, IL
Detroit Holiday Parade*, Detroit, MI
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA
Parade of Nations* Azalea Festival, Norfolk, VA
Valley of Flowers Parade, Florissant, MO
Pegasus Parade Kentucky Derby Week, Louisville, KY
Preakness Parade*, Baltimore, MD
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Spirit of America, Myrtle Beach, SC
Heartland International Tattoo, Music and Dance Festival Parade
Hoffman Estates, IL
Festival of Stars, International Parade Nashville, TN
Swing Into Spring Parade, Louisville, KY
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