Michael Boo Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 The pride Boston Crusaders brought to drum corps has me wondering...What are all the corps that have marched in presidential inaugural parades and when? I've found info that Spartans have marched in four such parades, but I've also found info that they marched in five. Which corps has traveled the farthest to be in the parade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The pride Boston Crusaders brought to drum corps has me wondering...What are all the corps that have marched in presidential inaugural parades and when? I've found info that Spartans have marched in four such parades, but I've also found info that they marched in five. Which corps has traveled the farthest to be in the parade? I would like to add a question and then answer it and one of yours..... In 1985, I was on staff with the 20th Maine Regiment, from Waterville, Maine. We travelled to Washington, DC for President Reagan's re-election Inauguration in two buses with 76 members. Due to an all-out blizzard and sub-freezing temps, the parade was cancelled. Two months later, we received a call to attend the 1985 Inaugural Parade Part II. So, in May of 1985, we flew the entire drum corps to Disney World in Orlando, FL and marched in the parade for President Reagan. FWIW, the airfare, 4 days hotel, admission to Disney, and 3 meals a day were PAID by the Maine Republican Party. So, I would think that TWO trips to the 1985 event, including one from Maine to Florida and back, might well qualify as the farthest travelled. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 DCA's Empire Statesmen marched in the 2000 parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) DCA's Empire Statesmen marched in the 2000 parade. As were the Troopers. Edited January 24, 2013 by IllianaLancerContra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwolf359 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Colts and Cadets in 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) The pride Boston Crusaders brought to drum corps has me wondering...What are all the corps that have marched in presidential inaugural parades and when? I've found info that Spartans have marched in four such parades, but I've also found info that they marched in five. Which corps has traveled the farthest to be in the parade? I'm pretty sure that the legendary All Girl Drum & Bugle Corps, the Audubon Bon Bons, marched in the 1956 or 1960 Presidential Inauguration Day Parade, representing the state of New Jersey. I saw an older picture of them going by the reviewing stand a few years back that was posted on the historical site section here on DCP. Edited January 24, 2013 by BRASSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckham Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Colts and Cadets in 2004. 2008 Edit: Though really it was the parade in 2009 for the 2008 election. Edited January 24, 2013 by Beckham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) NanciDs history blog has a few lesser known corps mentioned but can't remember off the top of my head. Below is from the PA Drum Corps Hall of Fame website. News article from a Black newspaper about FDRs inaguration and parade. For us history or parade buffs it's an interesting read. 1933parade-GreenTorjans Edited January 24, 2013 by JimF-LowBari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorpsfever Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Cleveland Caballaros, January, 1973. Traveled by train to DC from Cleveland, Ohio. We were greeted at the rail yard by then Cleveland mayor, Ralph Perk (who became famous for his hair that caught fire) ... fitting since our river caught fire too! (please, no Cleveland jokes! - it's a pretty cool city). We performed in Richard Nixon's inaugural (who would soon be impeached and resign from office). Ok, all you inaugural parade performers, can anyone top that? :thumbup:/>/>/>/>/>/> Edited January 24, 2013 by drumcorpsfever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Thunder Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I believe there were 13 D & BC in JFK's 1961 parade. One of the senior corps from North Carolina marched in one of Eisenhower's inaugurals in the 1950s. CBS showed a commercial over their appearance, and the whole town was outraged. CBS actually filmed a clip of the corps later to placate the corps and the town and aired the spot on Edward R. Murrow's show. Edited January 25, 2013 by Northern Thunder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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