marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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The evening event included community groups such as Scouts and Cub Scouts, local restaurants such as Fogo de Chão, and a performance from the Carl Sandburg High School marching band.
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Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In years past, the band performed the album live as The Black Parade, MCR’s alter ego, clad in black, military marching band uniforms.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2025
To the beat of a militaristic drum, with actors depicting despots and soldiers, the band took the stage donned in black marching band uniforms evoking the album’s original concept art.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 28 July 2025
Kanye West plays an unofficial showcase at the vacant Seaholm Power Plant with Jay-Z, Mos Def and the Reagan High School marching band.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In years past, the band performed the album live as The Black Parade, MCR’s alter ego, clad in black, military marching band uniforms.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2025
To the beat of a militaristic drum, with actors depicting despots and soldiers, the band took the stage donned in black marching band uniforms evoking the album’s original concept art.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 28 July 2025
Kanye West plays an unofficial showcase at the vacant Seaholm Power Plant with Jay-Z, Mos Def and the Reagan High School marching band.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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