KTLA is proud to offer once again an exclusive, commercial-free view of the marching bands participating in the 2025 Rose Parade presented by Honda on New Year’s Day. The Band Cam will stream live on this page and also on KTLA’s Facebook page.
Full list of 2025 Rose Parade marching bands:
605 All Star Band–Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Lakewood,
Norwalk, CA
The high school bands of Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District will join with those of ABC
Unified to represent the schools residing along the 605 Freeway at the 2025 Rose Parade. After
the pandemic downsized each of these music programs, the group realized the power in
numbers and came together to build a unique composite band that had never been done before
in California. The 605 All-Star Band consists of 407 students, 360 in the marching band and 47
in the color guard. It will be one of the largest bands to ever march in the Rose Parade with
students from Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Gahr, John Glenn, La Mirada, Mayfair and Norwalk
high schools. The ensemble – now known as the 605 All Star Band – was the concept of
Mayfair High School’s band director, Tom Philips, before he retires in 2025. Rehearsals are
primarily done separately, including both musical practice and physical conditioning. All schools
did come together to record their audition for the 136th Rose Parade.
All Star Marching Band Mexico–Puebla, Mexico
All-Star Marching Band de México es una banda única en México ya que nace desde un
principio como la banda más grande y la de mayor nivel en todo el país. Es un grupo
comprometido con juntar todo el talento que existe en México y desarrollarlo al máximo nivel.
Esta marching band es creada con la finalidad de reunir todo el talento que egresa de las
bandas de todas las High School’s, debido a que en México los programas universitarios de
marching band son escasos y están en etapas tempranas, sin embargo el nivel musical de
nuestras bandas en México es alto, por lo tanto la All Star Marching Band de México, reúne a
los mejores músicos de las marching band’s mexicanas.
All-Star Marching Band from Mexico is the largest and highest ranked band in the entire country
of Mexico. The band and its members are committed to bringing together the various talents
across the country and developing a cohesive sound to the band. Because in Mexico the
university marching band programs are so few and are between with undeveloped music
programs, the All-Star Marching Band from Mexico utilizes high school graduates and their
talent to bring together the best musicians of the Mexican marching bands.
Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo–Chitré, Herrera, Panama
Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo (JDC) es la banda escolar más
grande del país y proviene de la provincia más pequeña de Panamá, Chitré. El Colegio José
Daniel Crespo de Chitré fue fundado en 1967 por el fallecido Profesor Herberto López, el primer
director musical. Hoy, la banda lleva su nombre como homenaje a su dedicación al desarrollo
de la cultura musical en Azuero. Los miembros de la banda varían en edad de 12 a 19 años y
representan el 10 por ciento del alumnado de la escuela. Honran a todas las regiones del país
adaptando la música Panameña en todos los arreglos musicales. JDC ha desfilado dos veces
en el Desfile de las Rosas; sin embargo, sólo participó el dos por ciento de los miembros
actuales, incluido el director de la banda. Otro dato interesante es que casi el 100 por ciento de
la banda visitará los Estados Unidos por primera vez.
Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo (JDC) is the nation’s largest
school band and comes from the smallest province in Panama, Chitré. The José Daniel Crespo
School of Chitré was founded in 1967 by the late Professor Herberto López, the first musical
director. Today, the band bears his name as a tribute to his dedication to the development of
musical culture in Azuero. Band members range in age from 12- 19 years, making up 10
percent of the school’s student body. They honor all regions of the country by adapting
Panamanian music into their marching band musical arrangements. JDC has marched in the
Rose Parade twice; however, only two percent of the current members, including the band
director, participated. Another interesting stat is that nearly 100 percent of the band will be
visiting the United States for the first time.
Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band–Fresno, California
The Bulldog Marching Band is a performance and entertainment ensemble vital to Fresno State,
Fresno State Athletics and the Central Valley of California. The band represents the state of
California as the largest and winningest college marching band of its kind, having been
recognized by the College Band Directors National Association as one of the country’s top eight
college marching bands. The Bulldog Marching Band comprises members from every major on
campus at Fresno State. The band started in 1926 and grew to more than 200 members in the
mid-80s, now at its largest membership with more than 250 members. The Bulldog Marching
Band is always on a new adventure, whether performing in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in
Dublin, Ireland or ringing in the new year at the Rose Parade for the second time.
Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls Marching Band)–Hornbaek, Denmark
Hailing from the Scandinavian country of Denmark, the Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls
Marching Band) has been merging traditional military music with modern melodies since 1957.
Traveling globally, they perform at 60 to 80 events annually, under the guidance of only three
leaders in nearly 65 years. After Major Hansen’s impactful 19-year tenure, the baton was
passed to Herdis and Karl Koudahl, who shaped the band’s direction until 2000. Leadership
then transitioned seamlessly to Sanne Koudahl Bergsaker, the daughter of Herdis and Karl,
ensuring the legacy continued. In Denmark, the concept of “hygge” (hyoo·guh)—denoting a
warm, communal togetherness and a cherished sense of comfort and belonging—is a
cornerstone of cultural identity. It’s this spirit of “hygge” that the Elsinore Girls Marching Band
embodies and brings to life in their performances.
Homestead High School Mighty Mustang Marching Band and Color Guard–Cupertino,
California
Founded in 1963, Homestead High School’s award-winning Mighty Mustang Marching Band
and Color Guard travel all over California to perform in marching band competitions and
festivals, including the 2025 Rose Parade. Throughout its history, the band has established
itself as an innovative and entertaining performance group, developing its shows and style with
a modern drum corps approach. Often playing with contemporary and popular themes mixed
with eclectic varieties of music, the marching band demonstrates an incredibly unique thematic
style. Band members learn and perform a new show each year with new music, fresh
choreography, vibrant costumes and unique props. Unlike many other distinguished high school
bands, the 200-person marching band program at Homestead High School is open to all music
students without requiring auditions. Though not in the marching band, Steve Jobs and Steve
Wozniak, the founders of Apple, graduated from Homestead High in the 70’s.
Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band–Kyoto, Japan
Fondly nicknamed “Orange Devils” (オレンジの悪魔), Kyoto Tachibana High School Concert
Band (京都橘高等高校 吹奏楽部) was founded by professor Hisashi Hiramatsu in 1961 and has
16 members. With the intent of improving the girls’ health, it soon evolved into one of the oldest
female marching bands in Japan. The band has been invited to participate in several wide-scale
entertainment projects, including playing the background band for the promotional song of the
100th Summer Kōshien (Japanese High School Baseball Championship) in 2018. They
collaborated with J-Pop singer Kalen Anzai in her music video in 2019, and they played on the
soundtrack of the anime movie “Belle” in 2021. The music the band plays is almost entirely
Western, from gospel and big band era classics to evergreen pop songs and recent chart hits
with heavy dose of Disney tunes interspersed. The band motto is “Full of Energy, Smiles and
Dreams” or” Genki Ippai, Egao Ippai, Yume Ippai” (元気いっぱい！笑顔いっぱい！夢いっぱい!).
LAUSD All District High School Honor Band–Los Angeles, California
Since established in 1973, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) All-District Honor
Band has provided an unparalleled opportunity for musical excellence and community
representation for more than 14,000 students in the country’s second-largest school district.
Most of the music teachers began their careers in LAUSD and participated in the band when
they were in high school. The band works with more than 300 students from approximately 75
high schools, composed of brass and percussion musicians, drum majors, shield carriers and
tall flags. They’ve performed for various national events, including NFL Super Bowl championships, MLB World Series games, and with such artists as Ringo Starr and Jon Batiste.
The band’s uniforms feature the colors of America—red, white and blue—and the distinctive
West Point-style military shako. Their performances inspire audiences with uplifting music and
energy that will kickstart the new year.
Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets–Pasadena, California
For the 45th consecutive year, the Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets will triumphantly
announce the Royal Court in the Rose Parade. This elite unit comprises nine trumpeters and
one snare drummer, selected from current PCC trumpeters and more than 70 Southern
California high school musicians. The PCC Herald Trumpets date back to their first appearance
in the 1930 Rose Parade, and having reformed as a unit in 1981, with Director Kevin Brown
instructing the group since 1983. In addition to their yearly appearance in the Rose Parade, the
group also participates in other Tournament of Roses’ events throughout the year, such as the
Royal Court Announcement and the flag raising at Tournament House at the break of dawn on
the morning of the Parade.
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band–Pasadena, California
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band has marched in the Rose
Parade since 1930 and proudly claims the name “The Official Band of the Tournament of
Roses.” Comprising current PCC Lancer Marching Band members and select high school
students from throughout Southern California, more than 500 high school music students
auditioned for the 225 spots in the band. The PCC Lancer Band performs for the Pasadena
Tournament of Roses Royal Court Announcement ceremony, the Pasadena Latino Heritage
Parade and the Pasadena Black History Parade. Other accolades include features in
commercials for ESPN, a music video with Mariah Carey and a performance on The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno. The group is dressed in red military-style jackets with the iconic
Tournament of Roses logo on the left chest, white pants, white shoes and red shako with white
plumes. Parade viewers can expect lively singing and dancing along the way.
Pebble Hills High School Spartan Marching Band–El Paso, Texas
Marching in uniforms of all black with silver and teal accents, the sleek and commanding
presence of the Spartan Marching Band proudly represents Pebble Hills High School from El
Paso, Texas. The band’s motto is, “Excellence is an art by training and habituation. This is
reflected as in only the 8th year of the band’s existence; this is the first time any group from the
area has been part of the Rose Parade. Composed of nearly 300 students, the band has a
repertoire of accolades under its belt as most recently the marching band advanced to the UIL
6A Texas State Marching Contest, the flute choir was invited to perform at the National Flute
Association conference and the group performed at the Music For All National Festival in March
2024.
Rancho Verde Crimson Regiment–Moreno Valley, California
The Rancho Verde band believes that no matter the adversities, every student can succeed if
given the opportunity and resources. Most of the students of Rancho Verde High School are 1st
generation high school graduates and will be 1st generation college students. Rancho Verde
High School is a low-income Title I school, but the students and their families are hardworking,
family oriented and driven. The band is one the largest competitive field bands in Riverside
County, located adjacent to March Air Force Reserve Base and Lake Perris, future home for the
2028 Olympics. Many students go on to serve in the armed forces as the band has strong ties to
the military due to its close proximity to a military base, with 25 percent of students having a
parent or sibling in the military. The band members have a collective diversity with 8 different
languages spoken at home. In the last two decades, the group has seen tremendous growth
with a small but mighty 45-person band in 2003 to more than 275 students today. The trophies
fill the band room, but the lessons taught in the process last a lifetime.
Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band–Rosemead, Bellflower,
Boyle Heights/Los Angeles, CA
Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band is ready to celebrate the “Best
Day Ever” with a triumphant composite band featuring private school marching bands hailing
locally from Los Angeles, California. President Ed Morales is proud to have attended one of the
three high schools represented in this composite band: Don Bosco Technical Institute.
Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band–Seminole, Florida
The Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band comes from a characteristically “tight”
community. The city of Seminole, with its 19,000 residents, is regarded as a small city with an
active spirit nestled in the big and busy Tampa Bay area. While some students in Seminole
choose hobbies and past-times that bring them closer to the beach or fishing, the band kids
affirm their passion for performing, as well as each other, by choosing the marching band. In
2017, after the devastating rampage of Hurricane Irma, the Warhawk Marching Band
coordinated a city-wide “block party” that included more than 500 residents, community
stakeholders and vendors to feed the lineman who had come to Florida from all over the
southeast region of the nation, and who were working around the clock to restore power to
homes. With over half of the city going on their 5th day without electricity, the band was able to
bring the entire town together to honor these silent heroes. With the marching band playing
music at the center of it all, the solidarity and gratitude of this celebration became a lasting
symbol of hope as we recovered from disaster. The Seminole High School Warhawk Marching
Band marches proudly representing the strength of their hometown community in the 2025
Rose Parade.
The Jackson State University “Sonic Boom of the South”–Jackson, Mississippi
Right off the heels of the 2024 NFL Super Bowl LVIII halftime show with Usher and Alicia Keys,
the Jackson State marching band, “Sonic Boom of the South” is loud and proud to march in the
136th Rose Parade donning their signature blue and white uniforms. The marching band began
in the 1940s consisting of students from both Jackson State College and Lanier High School
under the direction of Mr. Kermit Holly, Sr. Known for intricate, precision marching and the big
band sound, the “Sonic Boom” is referred to as “Hollywood’s Band of Choice,” having performed
many halftime appearances for the NFL/NBA including the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New
Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals and the NBA All-Star game in 1991. The group was featured
in a television special for Motown’s 30th Anniversary and the 34th NAACP Image Awards, with a
guest performance by “Cedric the Entertainer.” The Jackson State University Program is world
renowned, steeped in lustrous history and rich traditions, and what better place to steep rich
traditions on January 1 than America’s New Year’s Day tradition of the Rose Parade.
The Lincoln-Way Marching Band–Frankfort, Illinois
The history of the Lincoln-Way Bands dates to the 1950s with one high school in a small rural
bedroom community in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through the years one high school turned into two in 2002 and then two into four in 2008. Through the years the Lincoln-Way Marching Band became the center of the community as students at the different schools were forced to be placed at varied schools under the direction of the school district’s ruling. The Lincoln-Way Marching Band is a district marching band composed of the students from three Lincoln-Way
High Schools across 105 square miles in the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
located in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The students attend Lincoln-Way Central,
Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way West High School and are from the communities of New
Lenox, Manhattan, Mokena, Frankfort Square, Frankfort and Tinley Park Illinois. As an homage
to the band’s past, a logo was created showing four pillars using the “L.W.” and the four school
colors: red, blue, gold and orange. This band represents the willingness of students to be brave
and build a community to find hope in the face of extreme change.
The New England Honors Marching Band–Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
The New England Honors Marching Band is a composite band comprising the best college and
high school musicians from New England. The band is a 200-piece ensemble with winds,
percussion, and a flag and dance team. Representing 15 colleges from across New England,
the group’s first time being together occurs less than a week before the 2025 Rose Parade. The
band will don uniforms handcrafted to resemble that of the United States Army Old Guard Fife
and Drum Corps, similar to those used by military musicians of the Continental Army during the
American Revolution. The Continental Army was the army of the United Colonies representing
the Thirteen Colonies which included the New England Colonies consisting of New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Alongside Maine and Vermont, these states are
represented in this comprised honors band brought together just for the 2025 Rose Parade.
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band–Ranchos Palos Verdes, California
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band is celebrating its 103rd march down Colorado
Boulevard in the Rose Parade. The group will again have a “band within a band,” including a
special guest Salvation Army Band ensemble from Bromley, a large town in Greater London,
England. The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band consists of Salvation Army musicians
from across the United States, meeting for the first time during the week of the Rose Parade.
With their marching Timbrellists and uplifting music, parade spectators can expect to see them
entertaining along the parade route. Salvation Army music ministries provide participants with a
lifetime of fulfillment through musical excellence with spiritual purpose.
The University of Wyoming “Western Thunder” Marching Band–Laramie, Wyoming
The University of Wyoming “Western Thunder” Marching Band is the only college band in the
state. The band is made up of students from nearly every academic major on campus and
represents 13 different states. A unique attribute to the group’s band uniform is their custom
modified Resistol cowboy hats with the branded initials of Western Thunder Marching Band
representing the cowboy and cowgirl culture in the state. After some recent years of director
turnover and membership struggle, the band hired Joe Carver in 2019, its 4th director in 5
years. Entering the 5th season under the program’s longest leadership direction in a while, the
students, faculty, staff and community of the University of Wyoming are thrilled to show the
world about the pride of the State of Wyoming. The University of Wyoming is the cultural center
for music education and provides many in-reach and outreach opportunities to remain active in
the community and the state.
United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band–San Diego and Camp Pendleton,
California
The United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band is a combined military band
composed of U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division Band, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
and Marine Band San Diego. Donning the dress blue uniform, these marine musicians are fully
combat trained, and many have completed military tours overseas. To become a musician in the
Marine Corps, recruits go through an extensive audition process and additional schooling.
Although these bands perform individually more than 300 times a year, the Rose Parade is the
only event that brings these elite musicians together at the same time. The drum major for the
United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band is Gunnery Sergeant Geoffrey A.
Parks.
111th Rose Bowl Game Band A
Representing their school down the parade route playing loud and proud, this university
marching band will also showcase their school colors and talent during the pregame and
halftime show for the 111th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential.
111th Rose Bowl Game Band B
All roads have led this university marching band to this moment. They find themselves among
the crowds, ready to play along the 5 1/2-mile parade route and inside the iconic Rose Bowl
Stadium. It will be a day to remember as the band plays during the pregame and halftime show
for the 111th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential.
Bands are selected based on a variety of criteria, including musicianship, marching ability, uniqueness, entertainment value or special interest. In addition, bands with the ability to perform field show maneuvers while marching forward are encouraged to apply. Bands of any size are welcome to apply. Past parades have featured many band types, including marching bands, drum and bugle corps, brass and percussion bands, and bagpipes. The Rose Parade has welcomed high schools, colleges, universities, and Military bands. The parade lineup has showcased bands from around the world, including Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Central America, and the Pacific Islands.
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