The Brief
- The L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Hurst, Texas, will march in the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
- The 300-member ensemble is one of only a few high school bands selected nationally to perform in the iconic holiday event.
- The band has a strong legacy, including two Texas state championships (2000, 2004) and a national championship (2007).
HURST, Texas – The sights and sounds of a local Texas HS marching band will take center stage in New York City this Thanksgiving when the L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Hurst marches in the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Local perspective:
The 300-member ensemble, led by director Suzanne Dell, will represent L.D. Bell High School and the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District as one of just a handful of high school bands selected from across the nation to perform in the iconic holiday tradition.…