Maine High School Marching Bands to Participate in the National Independence Day Parade

Congressman Bruce Poliquin is inviting high school marching bands throughout Maine’s 2nd Congressional District to participate in the National Independence Day Parade next summer in Washington, D.C.

The selected high school marching band will travel to our nation’s capital for the 2017 National Independence Day celebration and represent the State of Maine on the national stage during the official parade.

Those interested in being nominated to next summer’s National Independence Day Parade should submit a short letter to Congressman Poliquin’s District Director Sam Warren by email atSam.Warren@mail.house.gov or contact the office by phone at 784-0768.

All letters of interest are due by Wednesday, September 14.

America’s National Independence Day Parade takes place annually in Washington, D.C. on Constitution Avenue along the National Mall. The world-class parade features military and veterans units, marching band representation from around the country, impressive floats, and many other specialty groups, and is sponsored by the National Park Service.  For additional information, please visit www.july4thparade.com.