This year the Fiesta Bowl National Championship of Band will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. This is the brand new stadium and home of the Arizona Cardinals.

As one of the Fiesta Bowl’s longest running events, The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious high school marching band competitions in the country.

January 3, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fiesta Bowl Parade

Note: actual Parade start time is 11:00 AM. This is the reason for being there! The Parade is usually 1.8 miles long and has very few turns. Very flat area so marching is not difficult. Temperatures can be in the mid-70’s but usually in the 60’s. The Parade is very well attended each year with over 400,000 people, many who are in reserved bleachers and seats. Please see the enclosed copy of last year's routing. This should not change that much for this year.

January 3, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

All bands are invited to participate in this activity at Rawhide. Rawhide is patterned after an "Old Western Town" with real Cowboys, hayrides and stage coach rides for the students. There are shops available for any type of souvenir you may wish to purchase. The meal for the band groups is held in a large covered area that can easily hold 5,000 plus people. An excellent evening that your band will enjoy.

The Fiesta Bowl New Year's Eve Band Dance will be held at Skyline High School (845 S.Crismon Road, Mesa). We will get this party started at 9:30 PM and dance the night away until 12:30 AM. This is a party you won't want to miss. You will be able to dance with JJ, the DJ, compete in the Bungee Run or defend yourself in the Joust. Great prizes will be available in the Casino Room Night and there is a Movie Room for you to relax and enjoy. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and don't forget your cameras, you might just want to "capture the moment."