Purdue “All-American” Marching Band Celebrates Halloween Tradition

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band will celebrate an exciting band tradition during their daily rehearsal time on *Thursday, October 31. Every year for Halloween, the entire band dresses up in coordinating costumes within each rank. Hundreds of kids from the community line Third Street with their families to watch the band parading to rehearsal in unique costumes. Once the band has arrived at the rehearsal field, the faculty and staff will select their favorite costumes.

The band will step off from Elliott Hall of Music at 3:30pm and march down Third Street to Hull Field, directly across from Shreve Hall. The band will then rehearse at the field and step off around 5:15pm to return to Elliott at 5:30pm. All are welcome to watch the band’s parade and rehearsal.

*In the case of inclement weather on October 31, the Halloween Rehearsal will be moved to Friday, November 1. Check for updates on the Purdue Bands & Orchestras Facebook page later in the week.