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Twenty-five years ago, 270 members of the Illinois State University marching band boarded headed to NYC for a performance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Prospect Marching Knights, Prospect High School's marching band, had a season to remember this fall, claiming multiple titles in state competitions and meeting its high expectations.
Over 4,000 students from 42 high school bands competed at the Illinois State Marching Band Championships in Normal on Saturday.
Illinois State University band alumni are invited back to rehearse and perform alongside the Big Red Marching Machine next weekend.
Despite the overcast skies, odd sprinkle of rain and brisk chill in the air, the streets around Illinois State University were lined with Redbirds of all ages Saturday.