2010 MLK Cheer Explosion Competition

Date: Friday- January 15, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Jesse H. Jones High School
Location: 7414 St. Lo Rd. - Houston, Texas 77033

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4th Annual MLK Youth Parade-Houston

Date: Saturday- January 16, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM (noon)
Venue: Downtown-Houston
Location: Originating On Allen Pkwy @ Taft Street

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The 4th Annual MLK Day Youth Parade is expected to attract more than 250,000 Spectators, while hundreds of thousands more will view the parade on television. The Parade will feature participants from across the U.S. and will be lead by The McDonough ‘#35” High School Marching Band-New Orleans, LA. Additionally, there will be 7 Exquisite floats /25 Marching Bands / 100+ Performing Groups / Various Dignitaries & Community Organizations. More Info...

9th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston

Date: Saturday- January 16, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Robertson Stadium
Location: On The Campus of the University Of Houston

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This Event will feature 20 Nationally Acclaimed High School Marching Bands from Around The Country, and will have performances by The University Of Houston “Spirit Of Houston” Marching Band and The Prairie View A & M “Marching Storm” Marching Band in Exhibition. The 9Th Annual MLK High School Battle Of The Bands-Houston is Hosted By The University Of Houston. More Info...

The 16th Annual MLK Grande Parade

Date: Monday - January 18, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Downtown-Houston
Location: Originating On Allen Pkwy @ Taft Street

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The 16th Annual MLK Grande Parade is expected to attract 400, 000 Spectators with Hundreds of Thousands more will view The Parade on TV.  The Parade will be lead by The University of Houston “The Spirit Of Houston”Marching Band and will consists of :

• 15+ Professionally designed floats
• 30+ marching bands
• 150+ Performing Groups
• Various Dignitaries & Community Organizations

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2009 MLK High School - Battle of The Bands Winners

Large Band - Willowridge High School - Fort bend ISD

Medium Band - Royal High School - Brookshire, Texas

Small Band - Worthing High School - Houston ISD

2009 MLK Grande Parade - Float Winners

Best Float - KIAH TV

Most Creative - Fiesta Mart

Best Design - Houston Community College

2009 MLK Grande Parade - Marching Band Winners

U.S./State Military Marching Band Category
United States Marine Corps Marching Band

International Marching Band Category
Falun Dafa Association - Southern United States (Chinese)

College/University Category
The University of Houston "Cougar"Marching Band

High School Marching Band Category
Willowridge High School "Mighty Eagle"Marching Band

2009 MLK Youth Parade - Marching Band Winners

High School
Wossman High School - Monroe,La

Middle School
Ortiz Middle School - Houston,TX

Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School - Missouri City,TX