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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 __________________________ April A. Verlato, Mayor