ABOUT THE TRIP

On December 27, 2023 the Castle Marching Knights departed from Newburgh by charter bus to Louisville, KY where they boarded a 285-seat charter plane to Los Angeles, CA. Thus began their 7-day/6-night trip of a lifetime!

SOME TRIP HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Rose Parade Performance - Perform for a live audience of 750,000 people down the 5.5 mile parade route

  • Bandfest Performance - Perform the 2023 competitive marching band show at Robinson Stadium

  • Disneyland Performance - Perform for thousands of guests in an iconic Disney parade

  • Universal Studios - Get behind the scenes access to real, working movie and television studios

  • Hollywood Tour - Experience the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater, and see the infamous Hollywood Sign

  • Santa Monica Pier - Visit one of the most photographed places in the world and stroll along the historic pier

  • Griffith Observatory - Marvel at the breathtaking views of Los Angeles from one of the city’s highest vantage points

  • Rose Bowl Picture - Visit the historic Rose Bowl Stadium and snap a memorable picture with the entire band

  • New Years Eve Celebration - Ring in 2024 with 250 of your closest friends

  • El Capitan Theater Event - Exclusive screening of Disney’s latest blockbuster film

2024 Rose Parade Theme

Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language

“From bossa nova to blues, classical to country, metal to mariachi and rock to rap, thousands of genres invite us to become one in celebrating a world of music.”

Alex Aghajanian
President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association