Perform, compete, win
Be part of the action
Challenge your students and give your school’s marching band exposure by participating in Band Day. Numerous high school and junior high school bands march through downtown Wayne and up to the beautiful Willow Bowl on the WSC campus as part of the WSC Homecoming parade event.
Get the details
Registration for Band Day in Fall 2025 will be provided here as the date approaches. Continue to check back for updates.
The parade usually starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning during WSC's Homecoming (typically the first week in October) at the intersection of First and Main streets in Wayne. The parade travels north to Wayne State College (about 14 blocks). The WSC Wildcat Marching Band also performs a short exhibition in the Willow Bowl at the conclusion of the parade and prior to the presentation of the awards.
Bands will be sorted by school size into Classes D2 through B1. There will also be an Open Class for any bands wishing to participate, but not compete (including junior high school bands). Each participating band will receive a plaque of recognition. The winning band in each class receives a trophy. Any student from the winning band who attends WSC the following academic year and performs in the WSC Marching Band will also receive a $200 scholarship. The parade is supported financially by Wayne State College, the Wayne Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Wayne State College Foundation.
Questions? Contact:
Dr. Josh Calkin
Professor of Music, Director of Bands
402-375-7599
[email protected]
Event location
Bands will march from First and Main St. in Wayne and head north toward the WSC Willow Bowl.
Visitor resources
Related events
Continue exploringMusic at Wayne State
WSC Music Department
