Thriller! Stage Showcase and Parade
2025-10-26 16:45 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Rehearsal
2025-10-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 and 9 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!

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central Kentucky Heart Walk
2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY, 40510, United States
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Check-In 8:00am | Walk Begins 9:00am
Keeneland Association
4201 Versailles Road | Lexington, KY 40510
Route Length: 1 and 3-Mile options

The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just looking for a great day out, join us to celebrate heart health, honor survivors, and remember loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke. Lace up your sneakers for a day filled with music, activities, and camaraderie. Through fundraising and community engagement, the Heart Walk aims to enhance CPR training accessibility, bolster bystander preparedness, increase funding for vital research, and ultimately, save lives.

May the Fourth Be with You
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Lane, Lexington, KY, 40504, United States
MMMB will perform at the annual Star Wars-themed community event.
from https://www.lexingtonky.gov/calendar/2025-05-04/may-fourth-celebration
Is The Force strong in you? Dress the part and tell your Wookiee friends about our May the Fourth Star Wars celebration, this year at McConnell Springs Park! Activities will line the forest trail, including food trucks, performances, music, a photo booth, and Star Wars-themed printmaking. Dark side or rebel scum, all forces will unite for a night of fandom fun in celebration of the galaxy far far away! This event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.

CANCELED--Lexington St. Patrick's Parade
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Street, Lexington, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
The Lexington St. Patrick’s parade scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to severe weather and a high wind advisory. Festival vendors and some stage performances will be moved indoors to the Lyric Theatre, but MMMB will not be among the performers.
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from: https://lexingtonstpatsparade.org/parade/
The St. Patrick’s parade is the longest-running citywide civic event in Lexington. We look forward to continuing the tradition in downtown Lexington this year.
The Lexington Division of Parks and Recreation produces the annual parade and festival with community support from local businesses and cultural organizations.
The events are part of an all-day celebration that traditionally begins at 10:45 a.m., with the annual “Blessing of the Keg” at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and goes down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street.

CASA of Lexington's Bourbon and the Bayou Gala
2025-02-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, United States
MMMB performs outside the hotel at the beginning of the event, welcoming guests into CASA of Lexington’s annual fundraising gala. Tickets should be purchased in advance through https://casaoflexington.org/
From CASA of Lexington:
Bourbon and the Bayou is your chance to turn out for the who’s who of the Bluegrass. CASA of Lexington’s flagship fundraiser is a Mardi Gras gala with a Kentucky twist: our can’t-miss event blends delicious Cajun cuisine, bourbon samplings, live and silent auctions, games, photo ops, and more. Inspiring stories about the resilient children we serve will make this a night you’ll never forget.
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CASA of Lexington’s trained and supervised volunteers advocate through the family court system to ensure all victims of child abuse are safe and thrive in a permanent home.
