Committee urges changes to band staging after heat, accessibility concerns
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Members raised heat-and-accessibility concerns for older band members and suggested moving bands to shaded positions, allowing early instrument drop-off, and reserving parking near staging to reduce exposure and improve logistics.
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Several members said the hottest parts of the route left some band members exposed to direct sun for long periods; one member suggested flipping bands to the shady side of the route next year so players aren’t on truck beds in the sun.
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