marching band

Tiger band to perform in 100th National Cherry Festival Parade

Jul 8, 2026

The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is set to travel to Traverse City, Mich. this July to perform in the 100th annual National Cherry Festival Parade, a milestone celebration for one of the nation’s most iconic summer events. The invitation marks a significant honor for the Tiger Band, as the...

Drum major carries on family legacy

Jun 24, 2026

For one Lake City Tiger Marching Band drum major, this season is more than just a leadership opportunity, it’s a continuation of a family legacy. Drum Major Bella Lane is following in the footsteps of her mother, Lailoni Lane, who served as drum major at Winona High School in 1993. Now, more than...

Marching band bringing Backstreet back (alright) at parades this summer

Jun 3, 2026

The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is set to return to the streets for its 56th summer season, bringing energy and excitement to communities across the region with a crowd-pleasing show featuring the music of the Backstreet Boys. The band will perform in six local parades throughout June, beginning...

Lake City graduate joins college marching band

Sep 24, 2025

Lake City Band alumna Willa Field has taken her passion for music to the collegiate level as a member of the Blugold Marching Band at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. The Blugold Marching Band is one of the largest collegiate bands in the nation, featuring more than 425 student musicians....

Band performing ‘Fire is Catching’ show at parades this summer

Jun 12, 2024

The Lake City Tiger Marching Band debuted its 2024 summer show, “Fire is Catching,” Sunday, June 9 in Durand Wis. People have the opportunity to see it at parades around the area, including Lake City, this month: • Saturday, June 15, Owatonna, Minn., starting at 11 a.m. • Sunday, June 16, Winona,...

Tiger marching band takes new ‘Midnight Lights’ show on the road

Jun 14, 2023

The Lake City Tiger marching band is inviting people “to experience the magic of their 2023 show, ‘Midnight Lights,’” at an upcoming parade. Their first selection is a classic hit, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John. Next is “Chandelier” by pop artist Sia. The Lake City Tiger Band...

VFW donation allows Tiger Marching Band to replace aging trailer

Oct 5, 2022

The Lake City Tiger Band and the Music Boosters are expressing gratitude to VFW Post 8729 for their donation of $14,000 to purchase a new trailer for the program. The previous trailer had been in use for over 25 years and was also purchased through a donation from the VFW. Pictured with the trailer...

Water Ski Days parade marching band results

Jul 6, 2022

By reader request, here are the marching band competition results from the Water Ski Days grand parade on June 26, according to Parade Coordinator Heidi Schwer. First place was Litchfield, second place was Buffalo, third place was Bemidji, and in fourth place was Benson.

Marching band finds success with ‘Rock Opera’ show

Jun 22, 2022

The Lake City Tiger Marching Band is off to an excellent start to the 2022 summer season, with several first place finishes. The Tiger Band is composed of 73 students ranging from seventh through 12th grade.The band’s 2022 summer show is titled “Perseverance, a Rock Opera.” During the first week...

VFW donation helps support marching band color guard

Jun 1, 2022

The Lake City Music Boosters would like to say a very special thank you to the VFW Post 8729 for the donation of $1,000 to help support the Summer Marching Band Program. This donation will go to help support the color guard students for uniforms and equipment. We are very thankful for the...