Avon's Parade HQ

Avon, Indiana, your 17-time State Champion and 5-time National Champion Avon Marching Black & Gold (AMBG) are headed to New York City to march in front of millions in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The excitement extends far beyond the hallways at Avon High School. Along with all 10,600 Avon students, each of Avon's 1,650 employees, and thousands of band parents and supporters, the entire population of the Town of Avon and Washington Township are buzzing with pride.

Bookmark this post and come back often. Below, you'll find parade broadcast information, links to stories about the weeks and months leading up to the New York Trip, and daily video logs from NYC.

Broadcast Information

If you can't make it to Manhattan to enjoy this world-famous parade in person, you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own living room.

Parade Info

Date: Thursday, November 28
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Network: Live on NBC and Peacock

Show that You're #AvonProud

During the parade, snap a selfie or a group photo with the parade or broadcast in the background and post it to Facebook using #AvonProud. While you're at it, tag @ambgofficial, @avon.schools, @avonindianagov, and @macys to spread the excitement.

 

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Video Logs

Get a glimpse of the Avon Marching Black & Gold's NYC experience through the eyes of Avon Police Department Deputy Chief of Investigations (and proud parent volunteer) Brian Nugent, who will be making the trip with his daughters.

 

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The Journey to NYC

Ever since the surprise announcement that the AMBG had been invited to participate in the 2024 Macy's Thanksiving Day Parade, which took place nearly 18 months ago, there has been a steady stream of coverage. Read the articles and posts linked below to experience the excitement of the buildup all over again.

ACSC Posts	Local Media Coverage
04/24/2023 - Let's Have a Parade - The Invitation	04/24/2023 - Macy's Announcement, WTHR
10/31/2023 - AMBG are State Champions	11/12/2023 - Grand Nationals Celebration, WTHR
11/13/2023 - AMBG are Grand National Champions	10/30/2023 - Feature Article, Avon Magazine
11/16/2023 - Harloff and Hartman on Orioles In-The-Know	10/24/2024 - Feature Article, Avon Magazine
12/11/2023 - Members of the Community Congratulate AHS	11/10/2024 - State Championship Results, IndyStar
12/13/2023 - Town of Avon Celebrates 'Black & Gold Day'	11/14/2024 - BOA Grand National Results, WTHR
04/17/2024 - Band's Past & Present on Orioles In-The-Know	11/21/2024 - Photo Essay, IndyStar
11/12/2024 - AMBG are 17-Time State Champions	11/21/2024 - Feature Article, IndyStar (subscription required)
11/19/2024 - AMBG are 5-Time Grand National Champions	11/21/2024 - Final Preparations, WTHR