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WVU Marching Band to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

9/22/2023

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Representing West Virginia University and the Mountain State,  the Mountaineer Marching Band will participate in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking the second appearance for the band in the historic parade.

Macy’s Parade officials were in Morgantown, West Virginia, on September 16 to surprise band members with the news of their selection before the WVU football game.  A public announcement was made during halftime at Milan Puskar Stadium. See the video from the announcement.

The WVU Marching Band, “The Pride of West Virginia,” based at the College of Creative Arts, is one of ten marching bands selected for the annual event out of hundreds of nationwide applications.

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https://wvexplorer.com/2023/09/16/wvu-marching-band-to-perform-in-macys-thanksgiving-parade/​