Balloons are festive. Chocolate is yummy. Flowers are lovely. But a marching band? That says "I love you and EVERYBODY is gonna know"!

If this sounds like a fun idea, drop us a note; we'll serenade your sweetie in a way he/she will not soon forget! Book early to be sure we'll have a band available!

Business Expo West presents "an amazing community experience with business opportunities, networking, training, music, food, fun!" Guess who's gonna help with at least three of those at west Portland's premier trade show? This year we'll open the show at 1 PM with a few of our current favorites to kick things off. Then drop by our booth to learn more about the band and what it can do for YOUR business. Learn more and register right here.

We love a parade, so how could we NOT love the opportunity for multiple parades in one go?!?!?! The Daffodil Festival has been going strong in Washington State since 1934, with (wait for it) FOUR back-to-back parades in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. Even we don't have that much stamina, so look for us in the Puyallup and Sumner parades. Puyallup steps off at 12:45 PM, Sumner at 2:30 PM. Oooooooooooo, look at all the purty flowers!!!!

CANCELLED for 2017 because of threats to a parade unit

For its eleventh year, the 82nd "Avenue of Roses" Parade kicks off the Portland parade season and we plan to be there! Parade steps off at 10 AM at Eastport Plaza (82nd Ave & Holgate) and wends its way north along 82nd Ave to Portland Community College Southeast Center and thence to 78th Ave & Yamhill. Following the parade, come back to Eastport Plaza for a full dose of TBGO fun - we've got a great show planned for you starting at 1 PM. Shake the "winter sleep" off your bones and c'mon out to properly welcome the spring!

Wew do a great show with something for all ages. Today we're heading for Mirabella Portland for a 7:30 PM show on the 5th Floor Terrace.

Time to have some fun with our Neighbors to the North! (No, not Canada - Vancouver!) We'lll be dropping by The Quarry Senior Living at 6:30 PM for a rousing 1 hour show. Join us -- or better yet, drop us an email and bring TBGO to YOUR favorite spot!

Newberg throws a great party and a fun parade! The Grand Parade steps off at 10 AM, then stop by Memorial Park for our post-parade show (time TBD). Let's have a little old-fashioned fun!

The Gladstone Community Festival began as the Chautauqua Festival in 1894.  Now, 123 years later, this event continues to bring Gladstone together to celebrate summer with a wide array of entertainment and events. Parade steps off at 10 AM from Gladstone High School and heads down and around Portland Avenue, ending at Max Patterson Park. TBGO will also be performing in Max Patterson Park immediately following the parade.

Astoria Regatta Days is the oldest continuous festival west of the Rockies. TBGO will be there for the 121st installment. The crowd is always fabulous, the town's a fun place, and the salmon is tasty -- what's not to like?! The Grand Land Parade steps off at Noon through downtown Astoria.

TBGO will most likely NOT appear at the Bridge Pedal this year; the organizers are still sorting out changes required by the changes to coverage of major events by Portland police.

In case you hadn't noticed, Portland is a bicyclin' kind of town. Each year, the Providence Bridge Pedal gives bikers and opportunity to ride all of Portland's bridges in one day, including the top decks of the Fremont and Marquam bridges. TBGO will be around the start and finish lines for most of the morning, so ride on out and catch some tunes!

There's nothing better than live lunchtime music right on Broadway on a gorgeous Oregon summer day! PORTLAND'5 Center for the Arts hosts weekly performances in its Main Street space between the Arts complex and Arlene Schnitzer Hall and we're looking forward to what has quickly become one of our favorite gigs. This will be our sixth summer season to be part of the lunchtime scene. We'll fire up the band promptly at Noon for one of our high-energy, family-friendly shows. Stop by as The Beat Goes On in the heart of downtown!

How could we resist something called "PurpleStride"??? PurpleStride walks are among the largest sources of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 AM at the World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon St, with the 5K run/walk heading out at 9:30. TBGO will be at the finish line to welcome everyone back home again!

Roosevelt High School is working to rebuild its music programs, which sounds like a great idea to us. To help build enthusiasm for a new band program, TBGO is making its third visit to St Johns to join the Roosevelt High Band in their Homecoming Parade. This year the parade moves to Friday afternoon. Beginning at 4:30 PM, the parade circles the Roosevelt High campus (6941 N Central), ending at the football field. Go Rough Riders!!!

We LOVE weddings and here's our chance to help celebrate a special day for some nice folks!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting nearly 300 communities. Every Making Strides event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to unite as a community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about the disease, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer. Join TBGO as we pep up the walkers along the 5k non-competitive walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM at the University of Portland's Chiles Center (N Willamette Blvd at N Portsmouth Ave); walk steps off at 10 AM.

Sole Support is an inspiring opportunity to increase awareness about Parkinson's Disease, unite as a community in celebration of individuals and families living with Parkinson’s, and raise money to help Parkinson’s Resources provide customized programming to Oregon and SW Washington residents. Sole Support for Parkinson's launches its Portland walk at October 15th at the World Trade Center. Registration starts at Noon, walk steps off at 1:30 PM. Join TBGO for this "fun"raising walk!

What better way to kick off your holiday season than watching the arrival of Portland's 75-foot Douglas fir to Portland's Living Room, Pioneer Courthouse Square? We'll be there, so come on down! We'll be escorting the tree up SW 6th Avenue, arriving at Noon for a short program in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free admission. Be jolly!!!

We'll be joining the Ross Hollywood Veterans Day Parade in Portland's Hollywood District to help honor our veterans. The Hollywood Veterans Mile will take place immediately before the parade; runners will join the parade carrying United States flags. Parade steps off at 9:45 AM and proceeds from NE 40th and Hancock to NE 48th and Sandy.

EVENT CANCELLED -- We're sad that Macy's has announed that they are unable to continue sponsoring Portland's Holiday Parade. We're holding onto the date in case someone else is able to step in! The parade was a favorite of ours for a looong time; in fact, this was the parade at which we married off two of our band members back in 2003. Sigh!

Garden Home Rec Center throws a humongous holiday bazaar every year and we'll be part of it. This time we're not performing, but we WILL be out in full force to help staff the event. Browse the treats and treasure, come say hello -- and knock off TONS of your holiday shopping all at one time!

(TBGO participation in this event is still tentative)

Prior reports to the contrary, Keizer WILL be holding a holiday parade this year and TBGO will trek down the valley to be part of it. The Holiday Spirit and plenty of LIGHTS will also be in full attendance, so let's CELEBRATE! Parade steps off along River Road beginning at 7 PM.