As almost everyone now knows, the Rose Parade Committee did not select us for the 2026 parade. The choice came down to a tie between our group and a Wisconsin High School. Since it was evenly split, the acting chairperson cast the tie-breaking vote for the band.
We spoke directly with one of the committee board members who had voted for us and recommended that we apply again for the 2027 event. It is noted that one of the people who voted for us in the split decision will be next year's chairperson. From a historical perspective, we have discovered that very few organizations are selected on their first try, and we've talked with a few who have tried for many years and are still waiting for their chance.

With the Drums On Parade weekend, Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, fast approaching, we are officially accepting registrations to participate in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. Part of this registration process includes a $100 deposit to reserve your spot for this exciting project. Once you complete your payment, you can log into the members-only area of the website. This will be where official performer communication and performance materials, including PDF and MP3 files, can be reviewed and downloaded as they are made available to the membership. It is essential to understand that the Rose Parade does not confirm participation until early fall, but we must get our infrastructure set up before then. Therefore, we want to let you all know in advance that if we are not accepted for any reason, we will refund your deposit payment.