Norwell’s Marching Knights will be doing something special this Memorial Weekend.
The Knights have been chosen to represent the state’s Class C marching bands in the “500 Festival” in downtown Indianapolis on May 29.
“Two years ago, ISSMA Inc. (Indiana State School Music Association) entered into an agreement with the Indianapolis 500 festival committee to provide four marching bands each year in the 500 festival parade committee,” explained Norwell Band Director Doug Hassell. “Bands that were recognized as either a semi-state or state finalist band were considered eligible to adequately represent their marching band classification in the “500 Festival” parade.
“Typically, the highest placing state finalist bands are contacted first. Last year, Western was the Class C representative. This year, we are the representative.”
The parade begins at noon and will end sometime around 2 p.m. The parade route is 1.9 miles long. The parade will be televised on local CBS for all of those who won’t be able to attend the event.
Further information relating to the parade, the participants, and the route that it will take, can be found at www.500festival.com
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