July 26, 2014 - Rome Honor America Days Parade - Rome NY

Originally called Fort Stanwix Days – the Honor America Days Parade has been held in Rome, NY, every July since 1984.The Red Band has been part of it since 1998.

Of all the parades we perform in – this is the largest and kudos must be given to the committee because it is the most organized.

This year we were in the 10th division and even though the parade began at 10:00am – we didn't step off until 11:30.Although the part of the route that we march is just over one mile, it took us 1 hour and 7 minutes to complete.

Thousands of people lined the streets, many were dressed in red, white, and blue, waving flags and enjoying popsicles being passed out by the Nicky Doodles Ice Cream truck a block ahead of us.

Carl Eilenburg, one of the founders of Honor America Days, warmly greeted our director, Arlene, and the Red Band from the podium on the reviewing stand.

The crowd roared - the weather was perfect – and a good time was had by all in Rome.

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Rome Honor America Parade

VIVA LA BANDA ROSSA!!!