Grand Parade Band Application 2026 - Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Grand Parade Band Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Grand Parade on Saturday, August 8, 2026 (date subject to change).

If you need to make changes to your application after it is submitted, please contact Alexandria Webster, Event Manager, at (330) 458-2050.

Completed applications will be reviewed by the committee for acceptance in the Grand Parade. The following items must be submitted for your application to be considered complete:

Completed online or paper application
Review the liability release / concurrence section
Audio and/or video performance submission if you have never participated in the Grand Parade
Applicants will be notified of acceptance and participation in mid-June

Commercial or any other form of advertising is prohibited without prior approval of the Enshrinement Festival and payment of an advertiser’s fee. Any violation of this rule will result in removal from the parade line-up.

If you prefer a paper application or have questions, please contact Alexandria Webster, Event Manager, at 330-458-2050. The same deadlines apply to paper and online applications.

BAND APPLICATIONS DUE: May 4, 2026

Due to live-stream coverage and the high standards of the Grand Parade, marching bands located outside of Stark County must exceed 150 members to be considered. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Contact Information

Your Name: *

Email *

Phone *

School Name *

School Address *

City *

State *

Postal Code *

If applicable, please include any details the Event Manager should know about

(such as partnerships with other organizations)

School Website

Marching Band Information

Band nickname *

Date school is out for the summer *

Contact person's name after school is out *

Contact phone number after school is out *

Email for contact after school is out *

Mailing address for contact after school is out *

Transportation coordinator or lead bus driver's name *

Transportation coordinator's phone number *

Number of busses/vehicles transporting the kids and instruments to the bands: *

What is the band's performing style? *

What is the customary march cadence speed (bpm) your band uses? *

Please note: given the pace of the Grand Parade, it is possible that at times your band will be requested to "break cadence" in order to speed up, slow down, or pause. Acceptance of an invitation to march in the parade signifies acknowledgement that your band will follow the guidance of the parade marshals. Failure to adhere to this requirement could result in the removal from the parade.

Does the band normally perform dance steps or other non-standard steps during its parade march?

If so, please describe below.

Please describe the band uniform that will be worn during the parade. *

Include style, colors, trim, and other features. Please note, each band performing in the Grand Parade is required to wear their official dress uniform. Should an official heat advisory be in effect, the parade committee will notify the band directors within 24 hours of the parade if the policy is changed to a relaxed uniform.

Total number of instrumentalists *

Total number of non-band, adult supervisors marching with the band *

Total number of majorettes *

Total number of color guards *

Total number of cheerleaders *

Do cheerleaders march in front of or behind the band?

Total number of flag corps *

Describe marching formation including number of rows by marchers per row *

If you have not performed in the Grand Parade in the past:

please upload audio or video of your band performing or share the link of the performance with video@cantonchamber.org

20MB max

Bands that wish to participate in the Battle of the Bands Competition must complete the following *

Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) bands. The first place winner in this year's parade will be the first high school band (following a military band) in next year's parade line-up. Does your band wish to participate?

What song will you play? (if applicable)

Please agree that the Band Director authorizes participation in the Battle of the Bands competition.

I have read and agree to the Liability Release & Concurrence statements.

CLICK HERE to review the statements.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.