The Beat Goes On Marching Band
Performance Schedule

Laissez les bons temps roulez! The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus organizes a family-friendly Portland Mardi Gras Parade every year ("the last Mardi Gras Parade in America"). TBGO was part of this event for the first time in 2017 and returns to the scene of the crime for another year . Parade steps off at 7 PM at Victoria Bar, 4835 N Albina Ave, and heads south on Albina and Mississippi Avenue to NE Fremont.

Northeast Portland is throwing its 37th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade (read the story of this quirky event here). We'll head west from Fernwood/Cleary School (NE 33rd & Hancock) at 1 PM. Huzzah for neighborhood parades!

You know what'd be fun? A Mardi Gras parade with a bunch of little kids and a slightly crazy marching band. Well, guess what -- that's what's happening today at the French American International School. TBGO will step off and lead a procession from the flagpole at the front of the school to the nearby firehouse on NW Johnson St and back to the flagpole. Immediately afterward we head into the school gym to play some tunes. Hey, for once we're expecting the audience to dance more than the band!

TBGO is visiting Touchmark in the West Hills for a short parade through the grounds followed by a 45 minute show. You can bet there will be selections from our patriotic music accompanying our usual eclectic mix of feel-good tunes. Parade starts at 11 AM and concert follows immediately afterward.

The inaugural Liverpool WaVeS International Music and Marching Band Festival, held on July 6th and 7th, 2024, showcased "a vibrant array of musical talent from both the UK and the USA". The festival featured a diverse lineup of performers, including marching bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, choirs, and dance groups, all contributing to a multicultural celebration of music. TBGO has been invited to join the 2026 Festival and planning is full speed ahead!