The East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs made history Thursday, marching in New York City in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The band , with many local musicians from our area schools , was the first collegiate marching band from Tennessee in over 60 years to perform in the parade.
Led by Dr. Joe Moore, who revived ETSU’s marching band program in 2014, the Marching Bucs have grown from a fledgling group to a powerhouse ensemble of over 360 performers.
After arriving on Tuesday, the Marching Bucs explored Times Square and attended a Broadway performance. On Wednesday, the Color Guard and Majorettes performed before the world-famous Radio City Rockettes® on stage for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® presented by QVC. The night before Thanksgiving, the band toured Manhattan landmarks, including Central Park and the Empire State Building, before enjoying a group dinner in the city.
Thanksgiving morning, the Marching Bucs stepped off from Central Park West and marched through the streets of Manhattan, performing for millions of viewers along the parade route and on live television. After the parade, they gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner overlooking the New York City skyline.
