Get your shamrocks ready and join us on Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day for the biggest St. Patrick’s Parade west of the Mississippi.

A high-profile event that you will never forget. Over 500,000 people line the parade route as it weaves through the main streets of Dublin. Today everyone is Irish and the color green is everywhere! Gateway has a long-standing relationship with the St. Patrick’s Festival and has brought numerous marching bands to the parade.

The parade is held on St. Patrick’s Day each year.

Early application is recommended – this parade fills up fast!

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Witness a yearly miracle at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago when the river turns shamrock green! This iconic event is the heart of the city's unforgettable St. Patrick's Day festivities, always happening on a Saturday. Act fast – this parade fills up quickly!

The 1.4-mile 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest in the country and a true Philadelphia tradition. The city streets make way for massive floats and giant balloons, plus local performers from choirs, dance groups, marching bands and more. Santa himself arrives in grand fashion, ushering Philadelphia into the holiday season.

This event could be combined with a performance tour of New York City since it is less than a two hour drive away.

The nationally televised Tournament of Roses Parade showcases spirited marching bands, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping equestrian units. Selected through a competitive process, participating in this parade could be the highlight of your band's story. Trust Gateway, an experienced tour company, to maximize your California visit. Apply by mid-May annually for the following year: Apply Here!

This evening parade caps off the Christmas season with a celebration you have to see to believe. Every year on the eve of Epiphany, approximately two million spectators line the two-mile parade route through central Madrid from Nuevos Ministerios to City Hall at Plaza de la Cibeles. It features imaginative floats, colorful costumes, marching bands and more. The parade is televised throughout Spain and also receives coverage throughout the world.

The tradition began on July 4, 1904, when Huntington Beach commemorated the arrival of the first electric passenger train linking the area with Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, sponsored this first event, bringing 50,000 people to town to join in the day’s celebration. Visit the official website here: www.hb4thofjuly.org

Join the fun at the Grand Floral Parade, a cherished tradition of the Portland Rose Festival for over 100 years! This spectacular event, more than just a floral-filled parade, captivates families and visitors alike. With a vibrant display of local, regional, and international communities, the parade winds through city streets and across the river for 4.2 miles. Don't miss out! Visit the official website: www.rosefestival.org/p/programs/bands

After a 5-year hiatus, the Pan-Pacific Festival returns in 2024! Concluding with a dazzling finale, the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday features vibrant performers, dynamic drummers, high school bands, and cultural groups marching down Kalakaua Avenue. From Fort DeRussy to Kapi‘olani Park, this lively parade showcases participants from around the world. Join the festivities! Check the official website: www.pan-pacific-festival.com

The Greeley Stampede produces one of the largest Independence Day parades in the nation. Floats, bands and equestrian entries from all over Colorado and many neighboring states will line up to celebrate our nation’s independence. Visit the official website here: www.greeleystampede.org

Celebrate our nation’s independence in Bristol, Rhode Island. This is a great performance option for a tour to Boston, which is about an hour drive from Bristol. Visit the official website here: www.july4thbristolri.com

Kicking off rodeo week festivities will be the traditional Rooftop Rodeo Parade in downtown Estes Park featuring bands, horseback riders, draft hitches, floats, unique automobiles, rodeo royalty, clubs, organizations, traveling bands, trick riders, clowns and more. This parade has added a distinctive and western flavor to Estes Park as the colorful entourage makes its way along Elkhorn Avenue to the Stanley Park Fairgrounds.

The Youth In Music (YIM) Championships have quickly become one of the premier marching band events in the Midwest. Bands will be welcomed from several different states to march at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The centerpiece of the day-long festival is the evening parade, and the lights on Michigan Avenue are literally illuminated block-by-block as the procession passes. More than 1 million spectators line the parade route each year to see the lighted floats, marching bands, balloons and performing artists. Because of the parade’s unique overall format and time considerations, the parade is limited to five or six marching bands each year.

This nationally televised parade features 50-foot balloons, floats, cheerleaders, dancers, performance groups, clowns, marching bands and celebrity performers. Marching bands are selected after a highly competitive application process. The deadline to apply is February 1 to be considered for the following years parade. Click here for the application: https://app.getacceptd.com/macysparade

This magical parade takes place on select nights November – January!

Once the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ends in New York City, many of its breathtaking balloons and floats are sent straight to Orlando for Universal Studios Florida’s very own holiday spectacular featuring marching bands, clowns, and an appearance from Santa himself! Afterwards, enjoy the spectacular tree lighting ceremony with music and a dazzling display of lights!

*Date is estimated until the date of the Fiesta Bowl football game is confirmed.

The parade features a wide variety of brightly-colored floats, magnificent helium balloons, equestrian units, specialty groups, charitable organizations and local celebrities. This event will also showcase the participants and winners of various Fiesta Bowl events, including participants in the Fiesta Bowl Band Championship, winners of the Fiesta Bowl Twirl-Pom-Cheer & Flag Championship and the Fiesta Bowl Queen & Court.

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is America’s oldest and proudest Irish tradition, marching for the first time more than 250 years ago, on March 17, 1762 – fourteen years before the Declaration of Independence.

This parade always takes place on St. Patrick’s Day unless the 17th falls on a Sunday, then the parade is held on Saturday March 16.

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Hundreds of musicians take part in Ireland’s only international band competition that features a world class judging panel and attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of the Treaty City as part of the Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival. This is a great event to pair with the Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

DC's massive parade along Constitution Avenue features giant balloons, floats, bands, celebrities, and performers in a yearly spectacle. The National Archives steps provide an exciting backdrop, and vibrant costumes and blossom-themed décor make it the nation’s premier springtime parade.

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Visit the official website here: www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.