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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 | |||
Need more information?
Contact Gateway now! (800) 331-8579 | gmf@musicfestivals.com