SLHS Band Earns Spot in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade!

The South Lakes HS "Spirit of Reston" Marching Band has been selected to represent the state of Virginia in the 2017 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. The band will travel to Honolulu, HI in December of 2017, where students will participate in the parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and honoring veterans of World War II. The South Lakes Band is proud to join the ranks of the other exceptional marching bands from Virginia who have earned this honor. 

Trip Summary

Learn more about fundraising efforts and help us make the trip
  • More than 100 students and over a dozen staff and chaperones will travel to Pearl Harbor the week of December 7th
  • The "Spirit of Reston" Marching Band will represent the South Lakes community, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Performances include:
    • Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
    • Concert at Battleship Missouri Memorial
  • Students will participate in a variety of historical and cultural experiences:
    • USS Arizona Memorail 
    • Battleship Missouri Memorial
    • Polynesian Cultural Center 
    • Pearl Harbor Anniversary Events (including the opportunity to meet WWII Veterans!)

​The cost of taking the band to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade is significant - for the band as a group and for individual participants.  Total cost is over $280,000!!

​December, 2017 is right around the corner - and final payments are due very soon!

We are continuing to hold special fundraisers to help defray the cost of the trip. Whether you're an individual or a business, there are opportunities for you to help!

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About the Parade

The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade is held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii on the anniversary of the WWII attack on Pearl Harbor. The parade honors and pays respect to Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, active duty military and their families. Click here to access the official website for the parade.