Band members planned to play in the Christmas parade on Dec. 1 and were allowed to decorate their instruments with lights or other themed items as well as dress in spirit.

“I (was) really excited we are playing Christmas carols so I think that’s pretty cool,” freshman Christina Thomas said. “It’s more fun and everyone is a lot more relaxed (than other parades). That’s a big difference.”

However, while the parade still went on, the band did not participate due to the weather.