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Lincoln High School marching band marks 60 years as families recall Macy’s, Rose Parade trips
Summary
Family members and former participants told the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 meeting that the Lincoln High School marching band is marking its 60th year in 2025–26 and recounted multigenerational participation and appearances in national parades including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This school year, 2025–26, marks the 60th year of the Lincoln High School marching band, family members and former participants told the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 during public comments.
The remarks focused on the band’s history and multigenerational ties to Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, including multiple appearances in national parades. Commenters noted appearances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as invitations to the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena and the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles.
"Macy's in February, and that was phenomenal. I mean, you're a 15 year old by yourself in New York City with no parents, and it was super fun. And it's a memory that I will have forever," Commenter 2, Resident, said,…
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