For all District Performances:

  • We Need Volunteers (This is the link)

    • to donate snacks for at the end of the parade

    • to walk with the band and distribute water

  • Sunscreen!

  • Wear:

    • District Polo (Blue version)

    • KHAKI (tan) Shorts

    • BLACK Shorts for COLOR GUARD ONLY

    • Athletic Shoes (not flip flops, sandals, etc)

  • No hats or sunglasses

  • Cases MUST be left in a car, w/ parents, etc.

Thursday, June 16th - ValleyFair Parade

Saturday, June 18th - Strawberry Days Parade

Sunday 8/21 Woodbury Days Parade

For the morning parade cases must be left in your car. Do not bring anything other than your instrument with you to the parade lineup location. Band Member Attire: District Marching Band Polo, Khaki Shorts (worn above the knee, black shorts for colorguard), & tennis shoes.

Parade Pick-up & Drop-off Location: Woodbury High School Parking Lot. You will have to enter from the north (driving south on Woodlane Dr. northbound traffic on Woodlane will be blocked at Lake Rd). Expect insane traffic. When you arrive, proceed directly to the varsity football field. You may have to do some walking depending on how much road they have blocked off.

Timeline

10:00am – Report to WHS Football Stadium, via the pick-up/drop-off information below.

10:15am – Warmup & Rehearse

11:00am – Parade Start Time

~11:30am – SoWashCo Marching Band Step-off

~12:30pm – Pickup at Woodbury HS

Wednesday 8/31 - Minnesota State Fair Parade

The SoWashCo Marching Band continues our annual tradition of performing in the Minnesota State Fair daily mall parade. The band will arrive early before the parade to enjoy the fair with free admission. Students should bring money for lunch. With parent permission, students may stay at the fair after the band busses leave. Students who stay must provide their own transportation & make arrangements for their instrument/equipment.

Timeline

8:00am Meet at Woodbury HS & Depart for the fairgrounds

9:00am Arrive at the bus parking lot on Como Ave

9:05am Enjoy the fair on your own

1:00am Warmup in the bus lot

1:30pm Parade Lineup

2:00pm Parade Starts

3:00pm Parade Ends, pack-up & depart for WHS

~3:45pm Return to WHS

Attire

District Marching Band Polo, Khaki Shorts (worn above the knee, black capris for colorguard), & Tennis Shoes.

Permission form (link) is only required of students who will stay at the fair after the rest of the band departs.

 

Friday, September 23 - Homecoming Parade

4:30 - Meet in the cul-de-sac in Ivystone Ct across from Crossroads Church

  • Make plans to have a ride drop you off. Leave your case in the car or at school. We will march back to the school.

  • Wear your Black Band Bibbers, Band Jacket, Black Marching Shoes, Black Socks, Black Cap.

5:15 - Parade Starts

5:40-ish - arrive at PHS

  • Dinner in the bandroom

6:30 Head out for Pre-Game

6:50 Block "P" / National Anthem

7:00 Kick-Off

Saturday, October 29th - Cottage Grove "Monster Bash" Parade

  • Wear a costume or your band jacket

9:00am Meet at District Offices off E. Pt. Douglas behind Hyvee

10:00am Parade Starts

11:15 (ish) Parade ends at Applebee's