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  • Distinguished directors
  • Service Through Music
  • About the Foundation
  • Tournament of Roses
  • Our advisory team
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Day 4—Saturday, January 1

The Saluting America's Band Directors Rose Parade entry

We have the Rose Parade's historic first combined entry of a float with a marching band. Video below courtesy Marching.com.

The Band Directors Marching Band in the 2022 Rose Parade

Photographs courtesy Eric Mills

"You heard it along the parade route…these people love you, LOVE you…and I love you too. It's been an honor to serve."

Jon Waters, in his closing remarks to the band

Below: Jon Waters' comments to the band at the end of the parade route. 

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