Festival of Bands
Lincoln High School joins other Sioux Falls schools to host the Festival of Bands, which takes place the first Saturday of October each year. In 2025, join us on Saturday, October 4. The Festival brings bands from multiple states to Sioux Falls to compete in parade and field marching performances.
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The Festival of Bands is a big fundraiser for band programs at Sioux Falls public schools and O'Gorman.
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Everyone shares in responsibilities to make the event a success.
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Our band also performs in exhibition (not for competition or scoring) in both the parade and the field marching events. ​​
2025 LHS Festival Details
Parent and Family Volunteers
Save the date! We need you! Help us fill the shifts LHS is responsible for as one of the Festival of Bands hosts. We need volunteers to make the event a success. Stay tuned for details about volunteer signups! Learn more about our overall volunteer needs.
Parade Performance
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The parade starts at in the morning, and the route is moving back to downtown Sioux Falls! We are excited about the change! See the Festival website for route details closer to the event.
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Attendance is free for spectators.
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Lincoln's step-off time will be announced closer to the event. Students and families: watch for emails from the band for details.
​Field Marching Performance
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Field events start mid-morning and typically run through 10 pm at Howard Wood Field.
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Lincoln typically performs in exhibition in the evening. Students and families: watch for emails from the band for details.
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Come watch and support all the great bands from our community and multiple states!
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Tickets details TBA.