The Fourth of July is a holiday to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Disney Parks Blog shared like disneyland does exactly that.
What’s happening:
- Disneyland resort celebrates Independence Day weekend with music from military bands.
- These include: The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band based out of Los Alamitos, CA and the 1st Division Marine Band based out of Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA.
- Military performance groups have a long history at Disneyland Resort, beginning with the opening ceremony on July 17, 1955, when a Navy band performed.
- Guests visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure From July 2-4, you’ll have the opportunity to experience performances across a diverse mix of genres, from ceremonial to jazz and rock.
- Guest Talent Manager Mitch Mocilnikar is passionate about this part of Disney history and, along with his team, has played a huge role in building relationships between Disneyland Resort and military bands over the past few years.
- They’ve partnered with representatives of the entertainment industry to help integrate military bands into the long-standing tradition of the flag withdrawal Ceremony in Town Square at Disneyland Park on public holidays including Veterans Day and Independence Day.
Performance plan:
Saturday July 2nd
Disney California Adventure Park
- Hollywood Backlot Stage – 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
- The 40th Army Rock Band of the California National Guard Infantry Division
Sunday 3rd July
Disneyland park
- Town Square Station – 2:10 p.m
- Band of the 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard
- town square to “It’s a small world” Paradeweg – 14:20 P
- Band march of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division
Disney California Adventure Park
- Bandstand Paradise Gardens – 7:00pm, 8:00pm
- Marching Band of the 1st Marine Division
Monday 4th July
Disneyland park
- Retreat Ceremony at Town Square Flag – 4:30pm
- 1st Marine Division Band – Parade March to follow
- Fantasyland Theater – 7:15pm
- 1st Marine Division Groups – Pop Music Group, Marching Band and Ceremonial Band
Disney California Adventure Park
- Avengers campus– Avengers Headquarters – 12:40 p.m
- Band of the 1st Marine Division
What you say:
- “We have a great relationship with our military,” Mitch shared, noting that the bands look forward to performing each year.
- “Military bands have a long history of excellence and precision,” says Ariel Elias, Navy veteran and director of SALUTE BERG. “During my time in the military I have always been in awe and proud that our military bands have a long history since the formation of the military branches. Now our performers and guests have a special opportunity to see and hear these bands that have inspired us many times over.”
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