Macy's Thanksgiving Parade To Feature Mission Viejo Marching Band

MISSION VIEJO, CA — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most iconic events in the nation, drawing roughly 50 million viewers throughout the country and more than 3.5 spectators on the streets of New York City. This year, the Trabuco Hills High School Mustang Marching Unit was invited to join in as the only California school participating in the historic parade.

This marks the first year that the Trabuco Hills High School Mustang Marching Unit will perform at the annual parade.

"They are known across the western region for their unique look, sound, entertainment value & exceptional precision," A statement posted on Macy's website said of the marching unit. According to the statement, the marching unit is a perennial finalist at the Western Band Association Championships each season. The unit has been named Grand Champions ten times over the past three decades.

In 2017, the Trabuco Hills High School Mustang Marching Unit was invited to Washington D.C. to participate in the 2017 National Independence Day Parade. Now, they're New York-bound.

To marching unit still needs donations to cover the costs of $250,000, KTLA reported Nov. 1. If you wish to donate, you can do so through a GoFundMe benefiting the Trabuco Hills High School Mustang Marching Unit.

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