Nogales High School Band Director Brad Pollock with students after learning in a surprise announcement they are one of only ten bands in the U.S. to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2015. The Nogales High School Noble Band will represent California and the West Coast in the legendary parade. (Photo courtesy: Nogales High School)
STAFF REPORTS
La Puente – On April 14 in a surprise announcement, the Nogales High School Noble Regiment received the news that they have been selected to once again perform in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Noble Regiment will join the line of march and begin their performance to the sound of, “Let’s Have a Parade,” the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924. They will join nine other marching bands from across the country as well as fantastic floats, sky high giant character balloons, wacky clowns and superstar performers on Thanksgiving Day 2015. With more than 3.5 million live spectators and 50 million at-home viewers, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is considered the beginning of the holiday season and the ultimate Thanksgiving Day treat for fans of all ages.
Brad Pollock, band director of the Nogales High School Noble Regiment said, “Amazing, stunned, excited are just a few words that can barely explain the honor that has been bestowed upon the Noble Regiment to represent California in the Macy’s Parade in 2015. The students should get all of the credit. The memory of the event will last a lifetime. The opportunity to perform in the Parade once was incredible, but to be invited back really is something special. It is a true indication of consistent hard work, dedication, and a love to perform, paying off. We look forward to this event and can’t wait to get our groove on, down Broadway. Go Nobles!”
Dr. Sergio A. Canal, principal of Nogales High School added, “I am proud of the dedicated effort of our students, parents and staff of the Noble Regiment. They have all invested valuable time into making our band a nationally recognized band; this honor of being invited back to the Macy’s Parade is indicative of this recognition. The Noble Regiment will represent Nogales High School and the Rowland Unified School District, not to mention the West Coast, with great pride.”
