Neighborhood drill teams and drum squads are common in African-American communities throughout the United States, but entire community-based bands are quite rare indeed. One of the few is the Exo’s Drill Team and Band from Alexandria, Louisiana, who are frequently seen in the Grambling Homecoming Parade each year.
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All-terrain vehicles are popular in the piney woods of North Louisiana, and are a popular attraction for kids at the Grambling Homecoming Parade.
All-terrain vehicles are popular in the piney woods of North Louisiana, and are a popular attraction for kids at the Grambling Homecoming Parade.
Peppermints Drill Team and Drum Squad, Grambling Homecoming 2012
The Peppermints are a drill team and drum squad from Shreveport, Louisiana that since 1973 has been providing a wholesome recreational opportunity for young people in the Shreveport community. They are frequent participants in the Grambling Homecoming Parade.
Byhalia High School Band in the Grambling Homecoming Parade 2012
The Byhalia High School Marching Band from Byhalia, Mississippi marches in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
Shreveport Booker T. Washington Band at Grambling Homecoming 2012
#087 Booker T Washington High school Shreveport Marching Band @ GSU Homecoming (by John Shaw)
The Booker T. Washington High School Band from Shreveport marches in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
Shreveport’s Booker T. Washington High School Band in the GSU Homecoming Parade 2012
Shreveport’s Booker T. Washington High School Band marches in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
Richwood High School Rams Marching Band @ GSU Homecoming
#085 Richwood High School Rams Marching Band @ GSU Homecoming (by John Shaw)
The Richwood High School Marching Ram Band performs at the Grambling Homecoming parade, 10/20/12
Richwood High School Band @ Grambling Homecoming Parade 2012
The Richwood High School Marching Rams Band is from the little town of Richwood which adjoins Monroe, Louisiana on its southern boundary. Here they are marching in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12
Madison High School Marching Band GSU Homecoming
#072 Madison High School Marching Band GSU Homecoming (by John Shaw)
The Madison High School Soul Rockers of the South marching band from Tallulah, Louisiana marches in the Grambling Homecoming Parade, 10/20/12