HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07a - Festival of Bands ProclamationPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Arcadia Music Club is proud to sponsor the 66th Annual
Arcadia Festival of Bands, the longest running Band Review in the State of California;
and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme is Dedication and Inspiration! and;
WHEREAS, the annual parade is hosted by the four marching bands of the
Arcadia Unified School District – Arcadia High School, Dana Middle School, First
Avenue Middle School, and Foothills Middle School; and
WHEREAS, more than 30 high school bands, and over 5,000 student musicians
will attend this event and compete in the band review and field show; and
WHEREAS, the Arcadia Festival of Bands is one of the few band competitions
in Southern California that consistently attracts the very best in competitors, and is
widely considered to be the finest competition of its kind; and
WHEREAS, the Arcadia Festival of Bands will take place on November 23,
2019 as a signature event of our community, open to all who love marching bands and
music.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, April A. Verlato, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do
hereby proclaim the month of November 2019 as:
ARCADIA FESTIVAL OF BANDS MONTH
and encourage all Arcadia residents to support this outstanding and entertaining Arcadia
tradition, as we welcome the marching bands and visitors to our beautiful community.
Dated this
5th Day of November, 2019
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April A. Verlato, Mayor