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Anoka High School

"Our music tour to Hawaii was our most memorable ever. Performances were fun and well received, the sites were fantastic and the choir had the time of their life."

Bruce Phelps, Choral Director, retired
Minnesota

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TOURNAMENT OF ROSES

When the invitation arrives, make Gateway YOUR second call!
We're ready to help make the most of trip to the Rose Bowl.

INTERNATIONAL BOWL GAMES

Bowl Games in foreign countries generate the same enthusiastic crowds as in the U.S. For many, the only ingredient missing to complete this "American football experience" has been American bands.

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Music Appreciation Tours

Not all music groups wish to perform on tour. That’s why Gateway will arrange music appreciation tours, customized to your specific ideas, theme and tour goals. Attend professional concerts, festivals or take classes to make the most of your time away.

Music Festivals, Parades, and Events - Music Appreciation Tours

2008
Fri Jul 4, 2008 Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade
Fri Jul 4, 2008 Salute 2 America Parade, Atlanta
Fri Jul 4, 2008 America’s Hometown Parade, Plymouth, MA
Fri Jul 4, 2008 Bristol 4th of July Parade, Rhode Island
Fri Jul 4, 2008 National Independence Day Parade, DC
Fri Jul 4, 2008 Calgary Stampede, Alberta, Canada
Sun Jul 13, 2008 Cherry Royale Parade, Traverse City, MI
Sat Sep 13, 2008 Aloha Festival Floral Parade
Sat Nov 22, 2008 America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
Fri Nov 28, 2008 Waikiki Holiday Parade
Sat Dec 6, 2008 Children's Christmas Parade, Atlanta
Sat Dec 6, 2008 Oakland Holiday Parade: "America's Children's Parade"
Sun Dec 28, 2008 Aloha Shriners Parade
 
2009
Thu Jan 1, 2009 Rome New Years Parade
Mon Jan 19, 2009 Kingdom Day Parade, Los Angeles (televised)
Mon Feb 16, 2009 George Washington Birthday Parade, Alexandria VA
Sun Mar 15, 2009 15th Annual Honolulu Festival Parade
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, Limerick, Ireland
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, Los Angeles
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, Chicago
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, Dublin, Ireland
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, Waikiki
Tue Mar 17, 2009 St. Patricks Day Parade, New York City
Tue Mar 17, 2009 Limerick International Band Competition, 2009
Thu Mar 26, 2009 Prince Kuhio Parade, Hawaii
Sat Apr 4, 2009 Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC
Sun Apr 12, 2009 Merrie Monarch Festival & Parade, Hilo, Hawaii
Sat Apr 18, 2009 International Azalea Festival: 55th Annual Parade of Nations
Sun May 24, 2009 500 Festival Parade, Indianapolis
Sat Jun 6, 2009 D-Day 65th Anniversary Salute
Sun Jun 7, 2009 Pan Pacific Festival & Parade
Sat Jul 4, 2009 Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade
Sat Jul 4, 2009 Bristol 4th of July Parade, Rhode Island
Sat Jul 4, 2009 Salute 2 America Parade, Atlanta
Sat Jul 4, 2009 Kailua 4th of July Parade, Kailua, HI
Sat Jul 4, 2009 Calgary Stampede, Canada
Sat Jul 4, 2009 America’s Hometown Parade, Plymouth, MA
Sat Jul 4, 2009 National Independence Day Parade, DC
Sat Sep 12, 2009 Aloha Festival Floral Parade
Sat Nov 21, 2009 America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
Fri Nov 27, 2009 Waikiki Holiday Parade
 
2010
Fri Jan 1, 2010 Rome New Years Parade
Sun Mar 14, 2010 16th Annual Honolulu Festival Parade
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade, Chicago
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Limerick, Ireland
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade, New York City
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Honolulu
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade, Dublin, Ireland
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade, Limerick, Ireland
Wed Mar 17, 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade, Los Angeles
Sat Apr 10, 2010 Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, DC
Sun Jun 6, 2010 D-Day 66th Anniversary Salute
Sun Jul 4, 2010 National Independence Day Parade
Sun Jul 4, 2010 Bristol 4th of July Parade, Rhode Island
Fri Nov 26, 2010 Waikiki Holiday Parade
Sun Nov 28, 2010 Hollywood Santa Parade
 
Ongoing Events
14th Annual Gateway Honolulu Music Festivals (March 14 - April 15, 2009)
Fall Foilage Tours, New England & Canada - contact us for dates
 

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