17th annual Parade of Champions to be Oct. 11

Marching band fans will have a chance to see more than 21 bands in action at the 17th Annual Parade of Champions parade and field show competition at Kahoka, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008.
The competition, sponsored by the Clark County R-1 Fine Arts Boosters, will begin with the parade starting at 2 p.m.  Eighteen bands including CCR-1 Middle and High School bands will participate in the parade.
The fields show competition will start at 5 p.m. at the CCR-1 activity field. Nine bands will be participating in the competition.  Local fans will enjoy exhibition performances by the CCR-1 Middle School band and the CCR-1 Marching Indians.
“I’m looking forward to hearing and seeing the different bands perform their parade and field shows for the competitions,” commented Jenny Ross, president of the Fine Arts Boosters.
Bands competing in the field show event are Centralia Panther Pride Band, Hannibal High School, Bowling Green High School, Winfield High School in Missouri.