Congratulations are in order for the Tarpon Springs High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble (aka: "marching band")! They have been selected to participate in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!
The band was one of 9 bands out of 100 applicants chosen to march in the nationally televised event next year. It'll be so cool to see Tampa Bay represented!
"We are incredibly humbled and honored to have been selected to represent our school, community and our great state of Florida in the 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to provide this once-in-a-lifetime stage for our Tarpon Springs student performers," said Kevin Ford, Tarpon Springs High School band director. "We look forward to the honor of performing for the nation and celebrating the start of the holiday season Thanksgiving 2022!"
The school says the ensemble will spend the next 18 months preparing for their performance and raising money for travel-related expenses. Macy's has already donated $10,000 toward their fund!
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