I’m sure that by now you have heard that the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band has been selected as one of the few and the proud marching bands from around the world to receive an invitation to the 124th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Yes, the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band will once again be marching down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California in front of one million spectators and an estimated one billion television viewers world-wide. The Rose Parade is the “Granddaddy of all parades”!
It has taken a great deal of dedication and hard work to achieve the excellence level necessary to even be considered for this event. Since our last performance in Pasadena twenty years ago, many students have practiced, played and marched in the band and we owe all of them a great deal of respect for making the band what it is today – one of the finest in the world!
Over the next few months you will be receiving many updates with information concerning our participation in the parade, events that we will be attending while in California, flights, hotels, itineraries, etc. As of this date nothing has been put in to place concerning the trip. All of the plans have yet to be determined – including the cost. Your child has had three years to raise money for the trip and our hope is that they have a pretty large balance in the Band Parents Account or in their own savings account. There will be a variety of fundraising opportunities for your child to participate in over the next twelve months if they need to earn some money. You will be receiving information on the fundraisers as soon as they are approved.
The next months will be very busy and exciting ones for the staff and members of the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band. We will keep updates on the trip and all aspects of the trip current on the band website. The band website will be the OFFICIAL SITE for information on the 2013 Tournament of Roses Trip. Check it often!
