CHS Blue Thunder Marching Band picked for 2018 Chinese New Year Parade
CARSON CITY — The award winning Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band was selected to march in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Named one of the top 10 Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.
More than 100 units will participate in the televised event which features floats, elaborate costumes, fireworks, and a 268’ Golden Dragon. This is the first time Carson High School’s Blue Thunder Marching Band will participate in this annual event and it is quite an honor.
In order for the band to be able to attend this prestigious event, they will need to raise $18,000. Residents and the community can help by participating in the “Adopt-a-Band Member” program. Each band member is required to get a minimum of 4 adoptions.
The cost to adopt is $25 per member or $100 for a section. Those who adopt will receive a certificate, picture and letter of thanks. To adopt a member of the band, contact any band member or W. J. Zabelsky, Carson High School Director of Bands at (775) 283-1779 or wzabelsky@carson.k12.nv.us.
For more information, please contact W. J. Zabelsky, Carson High School Director of Bands (775) 283-1779, wzabelsky@carson.k12.nv.us or CCBAI (Carson City Band Association, Inc.) President Dawn Cuellar at 209-543-4056, email sndcuellarn4@gmail.com Contact information: Michelle Bowler CCBAI Vice President 775-230-4748 michellebowler@mac.com
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