March to Glory: The Juneteenth World Freedom Day Parade & Band Competition

Date: June 19, 2027
Time:  10am

The Stage is Set. The World is Watching.
We are officially inviting Georgia High School Band Programs to take their place in history at the World Freedom Day Parade.

This isn't just another performance—it is a global celebration of freedom, a televised showcase of elite talent, and a life-changing opportunity for your students to help secure their college futures.

Why Your Band Needs to Be Here:
While other events offer your students an opportunity to be there, we offer large cash awards for your school band department and quality trophies and most importantly, pathways through massive exposure and student scholarship opportunities.

We are committed to the next generation of musical leaders by providing:

• $150,000 in Scholarship Opportunities: We are raising a massive scholarship fund for students dedicated to continuing their musical journey at the college level, with a primary emphasis on supporting those entering HBCU Band Programs.
• Unrivaled Exposure: Our parade is currently regionally televised across Georgiaand is expanding to national broadcast. This is the ultimate platform to highlight your school’s talent to millions of viewers.
• A Global Musical Exchange: Your students will share the street with elite college and university bands, as well as international performers from the Caribbean Islands and the Continent of Africa.

Give Your Students the HBCU Experience
For many students, the dream of marching in a legendary HBCU band begins here. By participating, your band members gain direct visibility with recruiters and access to funding specifically designed to bridge the gap between high school excellence and collegiate success.

Secure Your Spot
Join us in Atlanta on June 19th of 2027 to represent your school on a world stage. Don’t miss the chance to help change your students' lives with record-breaking competition funds and scholarship support.

​NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND COMPETITION

​$150,000 in Cash Awards 
$60,000 and 1st place trophy 
$40,000 and 2nd place trophy 
$30,000 and 3rd place trophy 
$20,000 and 4th place trophy
Four big chances to win!

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Atlanta Public Schools 

• Booker T. Washington High School
• ​Benjamin E. Mays High School
• Frederick Douglass High School
• South Atlanta High School
• D.M. Therrell High School
• Carver High School, Carver Early College
• Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
• KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
• North Atlanta High School
• ​Midtown High School

​DeKalb County Schools 

• Southwest DeKalb High School
• Miller Grove High School
• Lithonia High School
• Columbia High School
• Redan High School
• DeKalb School of the Arts

​Fulton County Schools

• Banneker High School
• Creekside High School
• Langston Hughes High School
• Westlake High School

Clayton County Schools: 

• Mundys Mill
• Drew
• Carver High School (Columbus)
• Kendrick High School (Columbus)
• Spencer High School (Columbus)
• Lucy C. Laney High School (Augusta)
• T.W. Josey High School (Augusta)
• Butler High School  (Augusta) 

​Savannah -Chatham Pulic Schools

• Alfred E. Beach High School: Historically significant as a primary school for African Americans.
• Sol C. Johnson High School
• School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low
• Groves High School
• Savannah High School 
• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. 

Macon Schools | Bibb County School District

• Northeast Health Science Magnet High School
• Central High School (Central-Macon/Central-Bibb): 
• Southwest High School (Southwest Magnet High School and Law Academy)
• Rutland High School​