Making History in New York City
This year, Pride of the Mountains became one of the only bands in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history to perform twice in five years. Over 500 Catamounts made the trip from Cullowhee to New York City to march in the parade. Their incredible journey has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all the students, staff, family and alumni who were involved. Discover their journey...
The Final Chapter
From moving 535 students from Cullowhee to New York City to marching in front of millions of fans around the world, this experience will certainly be one that these students will never forget.
Behind the Scenes - Let's Have A Parade
Parade day has finally come and the Pride of the Mountains marching band represented WCU and North Carolina in front of millions of fans in New York City and on national television. Watch More BTS Videos
Marching in their Dad's Footsteps
Skyler and Mackenzie Lucas grew up dreaming of someday following in their dad's footsteps, having heard the stories about when he marched in the 1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year that dream became a reality. See the story
Experiencing New York
Meet Pride of the Mountains
“My dad was in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1986 as a percussionist and it's been a dream of mine to follow in his musical footsteps; now I have.”
“I love being in POTM because of all the amazing relationships I’ve made. I’m so excited to spend Thanksgiving in NYC at Macy’s!”
“Pride of the Mountains has given me the chance to grow my passion for teaching music, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”
“Music helps us feel what we can’t put words to and that’s often where we find greatness.”
“I am excited to see the crowd’s faces when we pass them on the streets of New York. I can’t wait for the once in a lifetime experience of marching in the Macy’s Day Parade!”
“The Pride of the Mountains is a family, and to show off what we can do to millions of people is something I couldn’t have ever dreamt of.”
