The band will march a 10K/6 mile long parade route, starting at Centennial High School and ending at the Tom Thumb parking lot at Lebanon and Preston Road. We will march through both residential and retail areas (see attached map). The students will be dressed in their marching t-shirts and shorts, and will be accompanied by the directors, lots of volunteers, and police escorts. While marching, the band will perform music including the school’s fight song, football stand songs, and a portion of our 2009 marching show, Splashes of Color. Percussion music will be heard during the entire march. We plan to obtain permission from Tom Thumb to march through their store and perform a mini-concert in their parking lot. While marching through residential areas, we will stop to perform for families who contribute a significant amount to the program.

Throughout the march, we will take numerous water and snack breaks. Vans or trucks will be available for students who need a break from the heat, and we will have medical supplies available. Pickup trucks and flatbed trailers will be traveling with us for those carrying heavy instruments that need a little help. A student will not be made to march if physically unable to do so. Those in the front ensemble/pit will carry donation hats, sponsor signs, and banners.

We would love for the CHS Band Parents, friends and family to come out and support our March-a-thon! Take a look at the parade route below and find a good place to "camp out"! The City has asked that we do not have cars and vehicles following the band other than those expressly associated with the parade (medical SUV, flat bed trailer, etc).