August 17, 2014 - NY State Fire and Drill Team Parade - Deerfield, NY

Every year the volunteer of New York State hold their Firematics and Drill Team competition. There are only 6 tracks in the state and one of them is in Deerfield, NY, just north of Utica.

The last time the parade was held on Genesee St. in Utica but this time it was held in Deerfield marching down Trenton RD and ending at the Firemen’s Field.

We were hired by the host department, Deerfield, which meant we got to lead the parade following the Color Guard.

When we marched in their field days parade back in June – it was pouring rain and all the spectators who didn’t attend were now able to line the road on a beautiful August afternoon.

The route was the same as June and the crowd was cheering us on as we entered the field day grounds playing loud and strong.

We disassembled and called it a day.

The parade with a large number of departments and bands from all over state continued for another 1-2 hours.

Once home and checking the web for news of the parade – we found the parade results.

La Banda Rossa won Third Place for Best Appearing Commercial Musical Unit. Many departments have their own musical groups but because we are hired by a fire department – we are considered to be a commercial group.

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Deerfield Convention

VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!!