March Madness Marching Band

Rehearsal
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) and 10 more dates | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Want to join our band of merry-makers? We welcome all ages and skill levels!
MMMB ordinarily practices every Sunday afternoon at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson Street. New band members should email us at info@m-m-m-b.org prior to joining a rehearsal, so we can make sure to have sheet music and props available.
When indoors, the color guard and musicians usually rehearse in separate second floor classrooms, with a joint period of announcements in the middle:
–3:45-4:00 pm, musicians arrive; warm-up
–4:00-6:00, color guard and musicians rehearse
–break at 5-ish for announcements
Some weeks, when the color guard and musicians need to practice together, the timing may be different. Some weeks, the practice location may be different. Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts, there will not be any practice some weeks. All schedule changes will be reflected on the private BAND app.
Are kids and other guests welcome at practice?
Kids who are serious about practicing are very welcome, at the discretion of the Minister of the Grooves and the Ministers of the Moves. A parent/guardian should stay for practice, as no one else in MMMB can take responsibility for watching them. Some teens who have demonstrated commitment to practice diligently may not need parents/guardians to stay, but please know that they are not supervised at practice or at events. We have been very fortunate to have some awesome teen performers!
Guests are welcome to observe practice quietly, and parents/guardians need to keep an eye on their own kids. There are not any extra adults to watch them, and band members need to be able to concentrate on practice. Kids must keep themselves occupied and quiet. Even though we are a fun bunch, we take practice seriously!

DiverCity Festival
2025-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Robert Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
MMMB kicks off the festival with a performance at noon!
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The DiverCity Festival will be in downtown Lexington on May 24, 2025! This FREE festival aims to educate, embrace and celebrate the multitude of cultures that enrich the city of Lexington!

We cordially invite all of our friends, family and neighbors to join us for amazing performances, entertainment, vendors, food, and drinks.

Band Camp! rehearsal and potluck
2025-06-01 15:00 - 18:00 | KY
Instead of rehearsal at our regular location, we will gather for a social event and joint musician/color guard rehearsal.
Band members and volunteers can email info@m-m-m-b.org for location details.

Lexington Pride Festival Parade!
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Oliver Lewis Way, Lexington, KY, United States
For the first time, the Lexington Pride Festival will include a PARADE! The half-mile parade route starts at the West High Street end of Oliver Lewis Way at 11:30am and proceeds toward South Broadway.
March Madness Marching Band is so excited to help the Lexington Pride Festival make history!
The festival begins at 11am and runs until 9pm.
For more information on the festival, visit https://www.lexpridefest.org/festivalinfo
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The Lexington Pride Festival is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians. The event means something different to everyone, but there are some common themes we hear when we ask what it means to attendees. Belonging. Freedom. Safety. Acceptance. Love.
While the Lexington Pride Festival is a lot of fun, it’s so much more than just a party. It’s a day to remember, to protest, to make change, to connect, and to learn. The festival consists of live entertainment, speakers, a diverse array of vendors, food and drink, community booths, and activities.
The festival is an event of the Lexington Pride Center, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Lexington July 4th Parade
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Lexington’s annual Independence Day Parade starts moving west on Main Street at noon. The city’s festival takes place downtown 10am-3pm.

Kenwick Porch Fest
2025-08-23 16:00 - 16:30 | Kenwick Community Center, 313 Owsley Ave, Lexington, KY, United States
March Madness Marching Band will kick off the annual Porch Fest with a performance outside the Kenwick Community Center. Join us, then check out performances throughout the Kenwick neighborhood, from 4pm to 7pm.
List and map:
2025 Kenwick Porch Fest Map & Lineup

Rehearsal
2025-08-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E 3rd St, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States

MMMB presents: Spy vs Spy
2025-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E 3rd St, Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
Join us for an all-ages evening of music, dance, and spycraft, featuring collaborations with: M’Power Rhythm All-Stars, Rakadu Dance Theatre, Sora Aerial Arts, Ellie Ruth, and more!

Doors open at 6pmStage show begins at 7pmFREE ADMISSION

March Madness Marching Band is a community-building organization disguised as a marching band. You will see many more of our aliases on September 14, as talented spies entertain you on the stage, in the air, and throughout The Lyric Theatre.

Our undercover performers will dance and drum across continents, decades, and musical genres. Grounded at Lexington’s historic Lyric, you’ll have the chance to try on your own marching band secret agent look, too.

Theatre concessions and adult beverages will be available for purchase.

You can also have your caricature made by artist Pierce Birdsong!

LexArts has provided funding support for MMMB presents: Spy vs Spy through its annual Fund for the Arts campaign. We are also grateful for a grant from the Josephine Ardery Foundation, and for our generous sponsors 10 in 20: A Lexington Recording Project, Jennifer Miller, Energy Insurance Agency, and Smiley Pete Publishing.

If you would like to support our event, our nonprofit organization, and our collaborating performers, please make a contribution via PayPal. March Madness Marching Band is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Southland Street Fair
2025-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Southland Drive, Southland Drive, 40503
Southland Street Fair 2025
Food Entertainment Local Vendors Fun for the whole family!
Every day is better on Southland Drive
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Noon – 8 p.m.
Food | Entertainment | Local Vendors | Fun for the Whole Family

Visit https://www.southlandassociation.com/ for a link to apply as a food/bev vendor or craft/npo vendor.

See you at the Southland Street Fair!

Thriller! Stage Showcase and Parade
2025-10-26 16:45 - 21:00 | Robert Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
This annual tradition has become a local must-do event as Halloween enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Lexington to celebrate the season. Lexington’s largest free Halloween party will kick off with Halloween-inspired art and performances and culminate with the Halloween Parade and Thriller reenactment. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite serving up good eats and treats.
This event, which has been named a Top 10 Halloween Destination by USA Today and was featured in the Top 25 Best Halloween Festivals Across the U.S. by Oprah Magazine, is brought to you by Lexington Parks & Recreation, Mecca Live Studio and WRFL. This event is free to the public.
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 4:45 – 6 p.m.
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
Curated by Mecca Live Studio, this stage show features a DJ spinning spooky tunes and Halloween-inspired performances by Lexington area arts groups such as Mecca, Dance Attack, Traci Stone Dance Studio, the March Madness Marching Band and many more.
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 6:30 – 7 p.m.
Main St. (between Quality St and Mill St.)
What are you going to be for Halloween? Before the Thriller reenactment, we hold a parade that is a celebration of all things Halloween! Join us in the parade to show off your creativity and Halloween spirit!
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Main St. (between Quality St and Mill St.)
The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves down Main Street to the classic Michael Jackson tune. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route.

Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
From https://www.downtownlex.com/signature-events/luminate-lexington/:
Santa Claus is coming to (down)town! The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited!
We hope you’ll join us on December 6th at 11am for the Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade! The parade will feature a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa himself!
Main Street, starting at Midland Avenue and ending at Mill Street

Georgetown Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown, KY, United States
from https://georgetownky.com/events:
Come “Home for the Holidays,” on December 6nd when Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission presents its annual Christmas tree lighting and parade, activities and open houses. Picturesque with its Victorian streetscape and buildings – 200 are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places – downtown Georgetown will be decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome Santa during the parade at 6pm.

First MMMB Rehearsal of 2026
2026-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington, KY, 40508, United States
March Madness Marching Band launches our 2026 season with rehearsal on Sunday, February 8.
Want to join our band of merry-makers? We welcome all ages and skill levels!
MMMB ordinarily practices every Sunday afternoon at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson Street. New band members should email us at info@m-m-m-b.org prior to joining a rehearsal, so we can make sure to have sheet music and props available.
When indoors, the color guard and musicians usually rehearse in separate second floor classrooms, with a joint period of announcements in the middle:
–3:45-4:00 pm, musicians arrive; warm-up
–4:00-6:00, color guard and musicians rehearse
–break at 5-ish for announcements
Some weeks, when the color guard and musicians need to practice together, the timing may be different. Some weeks, the practice location may be different. Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts, there will not be any practice some weeks. All schedule changes will be reflected on the private BAND app.
Are kids and other guests welcome at practice?
Kids who are serious about practicing are very welcome, at the discretion of the Minister of the Grooves and the Ministers of the Moves. A parent/guardian should stay for practice, as no one else in MMMB can take responsibility for watching them. Some teens who have demonstrated commitment to practice diligently may not need parents/guardians to stay, but please know that they are not supervised at practice or at events. We have been very fortunate to have some awesome teen performers!
Guests are welcome to observe practice quietly, and parents/guardians need to keep an eye on their own kids. There are not any extra adults to watch them, and band members need to be able to concentrate on practice. Kids must keep themselves occupied and quiet. Even though we are a fun bunch, we take practice seriously!
