Saturday, October 21, 2023
Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
Marching bands will be judged in categories such as music, showmanship, and marching.
Junior high bands will be limited to the first 10 registered.
Band Directors
Registration deadline is September 20, 2023, or until full.
Parade Route
The entire parade route is in the area adjacent to the Boardwalk with easy bus drop-off.
Line of March
Line of March is determined by division and registration date.
Divisions are determined by band size (musicians only, not auxiliary).
Note: There will be some restricted street parking and minor detours near the Boardwalk during the Band Review, but all Boardwalk parking lots will be open.
T-shirts
Purchase a Santa Cruz Band Review T-shirt and receive a Boardwalk Rides Wristband for FREE! Connect with your school’s Band Director for details. T-shirt deadline is September 25, 2023.
Friends & Family
Purchase discounted Ride Wristbands with your discount code!
$44.95 – $25 off gate price!
Offer valid with a discount code for advance purchases only. Discount codes provided on the flyer, ask your Band Director for details. Wristbands are only valid on October 21, 2023.
Co-Sponsors
Santa Cruz High School and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
NCBA
We are members of the Northern California Band Association.
Questions?
Email [email protected].
