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Pride of the Mountains Marching Band

Pride of the Mountains Marching Band

Mountains to Macy's

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

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade drum

 

Experiencing New York

See More Student Stories

Skylar Lucas

“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.”

Holly Hauschild

“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!”

Ben Jones

“Pride of the Mountains has given me the chance to grow my passion for teaching music, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Reagan Hall

“Music helps us feel what we can’t put words to and that’s often where we find greatness.”

Ally Vickery

“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!”

Connor Nelson

“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.”

Hannah Shalvey

“To me, music is about pushing through challenges, self-improvement, and persevering.”

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