Photos: TU band marches in New York City Veterans Day Parade

Towson University Marching Band returned to the nation's largest commemoration of military service

By Lauren Castellana, Alex Wright & Rebecca Kirkman on November 14, 2022

Band marching viewed from front with buildings behind — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

More than 180 members of the Towson University Marching Band paraded up Fifth Ave. in New York City Friday as part of the 103rd annual New York City Veterans Day Parade.

Joining more than 20,000 other participants, the TU Marching Band paraded along the 20-block (about 1 mile) route playing the “U.S. Armed Forces Medley,” which includes the official songs of the five uniformed branches of the U.S. military.

The event that was broadcast live on WABC and the Armed Forces Network as well as streamed online.

It was the band's second time marching in the parade, which is the largest commemoration of service in the nation recognizing veterans of all branches and eras of service. The marching band previously participated in 2018.

Wind instrument players close-up — (Alex Wright / Towson University)

Color guard member with flag — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

Color guard member — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

Close-up of saxophone player — (Alex Wright / Towson University)

Close-up of brass players — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

Close up of drum line — (Alex Wright / Towson University)

Band members point to camera — (Alex Wright / Towson University)

Close up tuba player — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

Brass player with empire state building in background — (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)