The Beat Goes On Marching Band
Performance Schedule

Laissez les bons temps roulez! The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus organizes a family-friendly Portland Mardi Gras Parade every year ("the last Mardi Gras Parade in America"). TBGO was part of this event for the first time in 2017 and returns to the scene of the crime for another year . Parade steps off at 7 PM at Victoria Bar, 4835 N Albina Ave, and heads south on Albina and Mississippi Avenue to NE Fremont.

Northeast Portland is throwing its 37th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade (read the story of this quirky event here). We'll head west from Fernwood/Cleary School (NE 33rd & Hancock) at 1:30 PM. Huzzah for neighborhood parades!

You know what'd be fun? A Mardi Gras parade with a bunch of little kids and a slightly crazy marching band. Well, guess what -- that's what's happening today at the French American International School. TBGO will step off at 9 AM and lead a procession of kids through the school grounds. Immediately afterward we head into the school gym to play some tunes. Hey, for once we're expecting the audience to dance more than the band!

TBGO is visiting Touchmark in the West Hills for a short parade through the grounds followed by a 45 minute show. You can bet there will be selections from our patriotic music accompanying our usual eclectic mix of feel-good tunes. Parade starts at 11 AM and concert follows immediately afterward.

The inaugural Liverpool WaVeS International Music and Marching Band Festival, held on July 6th and 7th, 2024, showcased "a vibrant array of musical talent from both the UK and the USA". The festival featured a diverse lineup of performers, including marching bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, choirs, and dance groups, all contributing to a multicultural celebration of music. TBGO has been invited to join the 2026 Festival and planning is full speed ahead!

99% of the hazelnuts produced in the United States come from Oregon -- a darn fine thing to celebrate! Donald does it with a classic car cruise-in, BBQ cook-off, your favorite eats, plenty of booths for shopping, and of course a PARADE! We'll be part of the parade (which begins at 9:30 AM), followed by a standstill show. You'd be nuts not to celebrate with us!

We're the opening act for Kung Fu Panda 4! Come on out to Brentwood Park (SE 52nd and Duke) at 7 pm for some tunes and stick around for the free flick and free popcorn!

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 Bridlemile Neighborhood Association hosts a National Night Out celebration with a picnic in Hamilton Park beginning about 6:00 PM. Since no one wants a quiet, pleasant picnic they've asked us to liven up the joint <grin!>. Hope to see all you folks from the Raleigh Hills area at the park!

2026 is the 37th year for Aurora Colony Days -- so it's about time TBGO paid a visit! Parade steps off at 11 am ("Hometown pride at its finest") and look for us in concert following the parade.

The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby is a return to those halcyon days of childhood when strapping yourself into a home-built racer and tearing down the side of a volcano still seemed like a good idea. TBGO has the honor of marching down the Mt. Tabor track at intermission.

The Oregon State Fair is back in action this year and we'll join them throughout the 2026 run of the Fair. If you're walking along the promenade and hear something odd behind you -- take a look, it's probably us on parade! Check out the livestock, ride some rides, eat stuff that's not good for you, and we'll see you in Salem.