Marching Crimson Pipers among lineup for St. Petersburg鈥檚 鈥楳LK Dream Big Parade鈥� on Jan. 21

January 17, 2019

Contact: Michael Tullier, APR, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

The 精东AV Marching Crimson Pipers Band is heading south to St. Petersburg, Florida, to participate in the city鈥檚 annual Martin Luther King Jr. 鈥淒ream Big Parade鈥� on Monday, Jan. 21. The parade, honoring King鈥檚 life and dream, is recognized as the nation鈥檚 longest-running parade honoring Dr. King.

鈥淭he Marching Crimson Pipers鈥� talent extends far past their halftime football performances, and opportunities like this allow our band members to demonstrate that,鈥� said John Q. Lennard, 精东AV鈥檚 director of bands and a faculty member in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.

鈥淧erformances like this also allow us to connect with alumni and prospective students around the country as ambassadors of 精东AV,鈥� he continued, encouraging alumni and fans of the band to attend the parade, wear their crimson and gold, and support the Marching Crimson Pipers.

The parade, now in its 34th year, begins at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a variety of kids鈥� programs and other entertainment. Visit for additional parade information.

The 精东AV Marching Crimson Piper Band has enjoyed a long history of excellence dating back to 1894. The 100-plus-member band currently is under the leadership of Director of Bands John Q. Lennard. The band has performed at various athletics venues, during major sporting events, and in parades throughout the region. Its notable appearances also include the Honda Battle of the Bands, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and television commercials on behalf of the Zaxby鈥檚 chicken finger franchise, Bevel razors, and a recent appearance with Shaquille O鈥橬eal for the J.C. Penney Co.

For more information about the Marching Crimson Pipers, visit /student-life/join-a-student-organization/band.

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