Millions will soon line the streets of New York City, and tens of millions will turn their televisions on to tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring high-flying balloons, creative floats, and a myriad of entertainment performances. Among those who will be on display during the festivities will be a university band from a small Mississippi town.

Alcorn State University announced in August 2024 that its marching band will be heading to the Big Apple to perform in the annual parade. The band, known as the Sounds-O-Dynamite, is one of 11 marching bands slated to bring good vibes to the live and TV crowd.

Each year, the Macy’s Parade Band Committee looks for bands with stage presence, along with musical and marching abilities, to captivate millions of live spectators and view

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