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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to showcase your band over Thanksgiving?

Don’t miss out on the newest and most prestigious event held at the Walt Disney World® Resort during Thanksgiving break.

Highlights of the Event

  • “Thanksgiving Day Spectacular”- an exciting parade in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® with a culminating performance at the Sorcerer Mickey Icon, featuring all participating bands. New in 2012 – performance includes a special appearance by the Boston Brass!
  • Exclusive opportunity to perform on a stage that is not available to Disney Performing Arts OnStage groups.
  • Kick-off breakfast & rehearsal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, before park opening.
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at Epcot® New in 2012 – dinner includes a special performance by the Boston Brass!
  • Additional marching performances are available.
  • A high-energy, after hours, private event in Dinoland U.S.A.® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®! A DJ, dancing, games and rides are available exclusively for participating bands.
  • Pre-trip clinic at your school with a distinguished clinician.
  • Musical repertoire is yours to keep for your school’s library.
  • Work closely with prestigious collegiate and Drum Corps International directors.
    • Gary Smith, University of Illinois Marching Band Director Emeritus
    • Robert Carnochan, University of Texas Longhorn Marching Band Director
    • Ben Collins, Batavia H.S. Music Department Chair and former member of the Cavaliers’ drumline
    • Ruthann Meadworth, Indiana State University Sycamore Guard Director; WGI Board of Directors and Hall of Fame
    • Robert Jorgensen, University of Akron Director of Bands & Professor of Music
    • Whitney Medworth, Drum Corps International, Event Operations Manager

We are currently accepting applications for Thanksgiving 2012 and 2013.

Please call Tami or Todd at (630) 824-4343 or 1-800-373-1423 or email us for more details.

Parade Flyer: Thanksgiving Parade of Bands Full Page Flyer

Application Form: Thanksgiving Parade of Bands Application Form

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