Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands are making history by participating in major parades. Tennessee State University Aristocrats became the first HBCU marching band to appear in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Compton High School marching band will perform at the Hollywood Christmas Parade for the first time since 1960. Alabama A&M will lead the bands in Macy’s 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking the HBCU's first time at the annual event. The Compton High School marching band, with 50 members, has received numerous accolades and was featured on the HBO series 'Ballers.'
For the first time since 1960, the Compton High School marching band will perform at the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade. The award-winning 50-member band has received a number of accolades and was even featured on the hit HBO series "Ballers." 🥁🎷🎶 https://t.co/97KpKYINDP https://t.co/6rvNl7LOPb
Alabama A&M will lead the bands in Macy’s 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade, making it the HBCU's first time at the annual event. https://t.co/zdabOhl4hk
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For first time since 1960, Compton HS marching band to perform at Hollywood Christmas Parade https://t.co/peirhKEdmx
.@tsuaristocrats keeps living up to its other nickname, "The Band of Firsts," as the first HBCU marching band to appear in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. https://t.co/9OGudpq7wE