Voted the World’s Best Seaside Park

Saturday, October 18, 2025

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.

Check back in May for details and online registration for the 2025 event.

Co-Sponsors

Santa Cruz High School and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

NCBA
We are members of the Northern California Band Association.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Questions?
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