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Perform in the NYC Veterans Day Parade!

November 11, 2010 marks the 91st Anniversary of The New York City Veterans Day Parade. Since November 11, 1919, The Parade has brought New Yorkers and Americans together to honor those who served , defending our democracy. From its modest beginnings, a year after the Armistice was signed that concluded World War I, the parade has grown not just in scope and scale, but in national importance. More »

The rich tradition of the Norfolk International Azalea Festival began in 1953, one year after the establishment of NATO's Allied Command Atlantic in Norfolk. In that year, the citizens of Norfolk organized a salute to these allied forces in order to create new friendships, provide a basis for cultural exchange, recognize the military's role in maintaining peace in the world and pursue new lines of trade between Norfolk and the world.

In the years since its inception, the International Aza More »

The Portland Rose Festival welcomes bands from across the country and around the globe to participate in our four award-winning parades in May and June. Our biggest and best-known parade, the Grand Floral Parade, marches through Downtown Portland and on TVs across the region on the 2nd Saturday after Memorial Day each year. Come join in the celebration of the Rose City! More »

A series of more than thirty events includes: dances, parades, band competitions, the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros Circus, a 10K run, the Coronation of Queen Shenandoah, Firefighters' events, and celebrities. The Festival is an event the whole family can enjoy.

The Festival is held in Winchester/Frederick County Virginia, in the beautiful and historic Northern Shenandoah Valley, just 75 miles west of Washington, D.C. More »

The parade is a spectacular event for children of all ages. Talented marching bands compete for 16 coveted spots in the parade and provide colorful and musical entertainment. Dance and drumming performance teams from Japan and the United States highlight the art of taiko drumming. More »

The Orlando Citrus Parade continues to build a tradition of stunning citrus floats, marching bands and the like as the parade makes its way through the streets of downtown Orlando. Over 100,000 pieces of fruit and 500 volunteers were needed to construct the floats for last year's parade, which also included 13 marching bands from across the country, as well as the Auburn and Wisconsin marching bands.
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Everyone loves a parade, especially Dollywood’s daily Parade of Lights featuring Christmas floats adorned with brightly colored lights. Holiday characters add to the excitement as the parade makes its way, bringing holiday fun to everyone. More »

Tulip Time has done much to encourage fine bands in the local area. There are 14 bands in the local school systems. The Holland High School band, which marches in wooden shoes, has performed at a Presidential Inauguration, the Orange Bowl, and the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Over 40 bands perform by invitation only in Tulip Time's final Muziekparade each year. More »

The Hollywood Christmas Parade is rich in history. Today, the Holiday Season is kicked off with a star-studded extravaganza with nearly 100 celebrities offering their holiday cheer to the people of Southern California and the world. More »

Celebrating 50 years of tradition, the IPL 500 Festival Parade returns to the streets of downtown Indianapolis. The 2007 event will include nationally-known celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons, filling the streets to celebrate the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. More »

The biggest and best in the world! For over two hours you will be entertained by a breathtaking display of creative talent as the Parade weaves through the city centre. Irish street theatre companies, ceremonial groups and international marching bands will create an exciting carnival atmosphere. More »

Thirteen floats and 10 inflatable characters joined 13 equestrian units and 13 marching bands from across the country. Rowan County High School took top honors in the BellSouth Real Yellow Pages Battle of the Bands competition. Robinson High School finished second in the voting, followed by Jasper (Ind.) High School. More »

In celebration of the 80t anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy's has created the Macy's Great American Marching Band. Honoring America's finest young musicians, this band will be comprised of select students from each of the fifty states. More »

Each season the parade has a theme taken from a specific literary work. Check out the website to enter your band and be a part of history! More »

This fun-filled, three-hour extravaganza winds through downtown Wilmington Saturday morning. With floats, celebrities, marching bands, and clowns, it's a spectacle of sight and sound not to be missed. More »

Join Mackinaw City in celebrating the service of our nations' Veterans as either a Parade Entrant or as a Guest on Memorial Weekend. More »

It is New Orleans' premiere party season! It's time to enjoy life, party, and have a good time! It's irresistibly fun, vibrant, sarcastic, and sassy! If you understand how this city hums during the day and sings at night, you may be able to envision its celebration of Mardi Gras. Perhaps it's the anticipation of the merriment, the excitement of catching throws or the extravagant parades. More »

There are tons of St. Patrick's Day Parades all across the United States. Go ahead and click which one you would like to attend to learn more information. More »

The greatest annual street parade in Europe. A free family spectacular in the heart of London to welcome the New Year. More »

The 119th Rose parade themed Passport to the World's Celebrations, will take place on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring spirited marching bands from throughout the nation, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping equestrian units. More »

This is the main event for the Pan-Pacific Festival. Beginning at Fort DeRussy, the parade goes down Kalakaua Avenue, through the heart of Waikiki and ends at Kapiolani Park. There will be over 1000 marchers participating in the parade. More »

Another option to march in a parade for Thanksgiving! The McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade, hosted in downtown Chicago, features many unique floats and marching bands! More »

Experience the fun and excitement of this cherished holiday tradition on the new Parade route, modeled after the original route in 1924. The new route highlights some of the City's architectural treasures, such as the Fox Theatre, and some of downtown's latest developments including Merchants Row, Compuware World Headquarters and Campus Martius Park. More »

Join The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association as Chicago's Magnificent Mile is transformed into a winter wonderland for the 15th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris, the nation's official kick-off to the holiday season. More »

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade™ is internationally recognized as the official start of the holiday season and world-famous as a uniquely American entertainment extravaganza. This prestigious band will lead the parade – followed by gigantic helium balloons, impressive floats carrying celebrities, and the nation’s top marching bands. More »

Now in its ninth year, the Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor Survivors at the anniversary of the attacks. Band directors from all over the United States return from Hawaii each year, thrilled by their experiences during this amazing week with their bands.  Held the Friday after Thanksgiving annually. More »

On January 1 each year, tens of thousands gather in St. Peter's Square, filling the streets with pageantry and music, to celebrate and receive the Pope's New Year's Day blessing. A focal point of Rome's holiday season and the Pope's Worldwide Day of Peace, the Rome New Year's Parade celebrates life, cultural diversity and international good-will. More »