See photos from Brass Band Festival and parade
Published 6:21 pm Thursday, June 8, 2023
Brass players play their instruments on a Brass Band Festival horse and buggy through Saturday’s parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers clown band march during the Brass Band parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Boyle County’s Distinguished Young Women wave to the crowd during the Brass Band parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Kids enjoy a barrel train ride through the Brass Band parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Kids line the street during Saturday’s parade excited to see horses and brass players. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Families wave to the crowd from a horse and buggy during Saturday’s parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A unicycler waves to kids in the Brass Band parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Local brass band Power Play performed classic 60s and 70s hits during Downtown Downbeat on June 1. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon plays with the All American Alumni jazz band on Saturday. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The New Breed Brass Band plays for festival-goers on Walnut Street. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A member of the Oleika Shriners semi trucks group drives down Main Street during the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A member of the Oleika Shriners semi trucks group waves to kids during the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Families followed the end of the Brass Band parade, excited to partake in the fun. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Kids line the street during Saturday’s parade excited to see horses and brass players. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The Danville Sings groups walk down Main Street during the Brass Band parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
A kid dances to music played by the All American Alumni band on Saturday. Photo by Fiona Morgan
People of all ages packed the Centre College lawn to hear brass music on Saturday. Photo by Fiona Morgan
People representing Centre College marched in the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
Members of the March Madness marching band paraded down Main Street. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The Great American Brass Band Festival this past weekend was a success, bringing hundreds of locals and visitors to downtown Danville and Centre College.
Visiting bands and local groups marched down Main Street during Saturday’s parade, braving the almost 90-degree sunny weather. Festival Director Michaelle Perros said the festival went great overall, and volunteers did an excellent job.
She said she’s pleased with the attendance they estimated, although it can be difficult to judge numbers with a free festival. She said they had many first-time attendees.
“People especially enjoyed the changes in the music,” Perros said. “We had a mix of the traditional and more modern tastes, which seemed to suit a wide array of people. It was great to have many new musicians on the stage which in turn brought in a new audience.”
She continued, “Our approach to variety, diversity, and culture speaks to more people. We hope to continue to be able to bring that variety and mix of genres and styles to fuel this free, cherished event.”
See videos of some of the performances on the Advocate-Messenger Facebook page, and the new Instagram page, @AdvocateMessengerNews.
