On New Year’s day 2020, the Baldwinsville High School Marching Band celebrated their invitation to participate in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Texas. Being one of only twenty marching bands from around the world was indeed an honor. This was the first time in the school’s history to receive such an opportunity.

“To do this, it’s more of like a privilege really. It doesn’t feel like hard work when you’re enjoying yourself in every minute,” said Jenna Horton, Senior Flute Section Leader.

“It’s really cool cause I know that everybody like across the country and stuff is going to be watching it, and it’s a huge honor to be representing our state and everything,” said Ella Smith, Senior Color Guard Section Leader.

“This group represented our district, our state and our country in an unbelievable event,” DeBarbieri said at the meeting. “One hundred and thirty-three students participated in the parade. They fundraised, they practiced … unbelievable time, energy and effort was put forth in making this a reality.”