AVON, Ind. — Fresh off their 2023 Bands of America Grand National Championship, the Avon Marching Black & Gold were welcomed back to town with a parade late Saturday night.
The Marching Black & Gold's BOA title caps off a historic year for the band that saw them win their 16th ISSMA State Championship in October.
Their 2023 show, titled "Tableaux," scored a 97.475 on Saturday, beating out Carmel High School by .200.
In dominating fashion, the Marching Black & Gold finished first or second in all their invitational shows this season, while advancing with either a first or second ranking in all of their ISSMA and BOA competitions.
The group arrived back to Avon High School around 2 a.m. Sunday morning and were greeted by a group of fans and parents celebrating the band's incredible year.