Cavalcade 2026: October 17

Charlottesville High School Stadium

Get your tickets at the gate

Adults: $10

Youth & Seniors: $5​​​​

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Do you love music? Then you don't want to miss Cavalcade, the annual high school marching band competition at Charlottesville High School, our biggest event of the year! This 37th Cavalcade possesses a rich tradition of superior musical performances and is one of the premier marching band competitions in central Virginia.

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Come show your hometown spirit and cheer on the CHS Marching Black Knights as we host dozens of area bands in a showcase like no other! Enjoy concessions, raffles, and hours of musical performances. It's fun and excitement for the whole family.​​

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Schedule

Tenative schedule coming soon

 

Directions

Charlottesville High School

1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wntPfcLuqZ4fJzQQ7

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Downloadable directions (2025 edition)

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• Performaces at the stadium

• Equipment parking by the baseball fields

• Bus parking and spectator paking in the main lots

• Registration and Bathroom locations TBD

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Registration

Registration is open for the 2026 Cavalcade.  

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Sponsor

We'd love to have your local business as a sponsor of our bands or Cavalcade.  Please see our sponsorship page or get in touch.

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