Festival of Bands

The Parade competition kicks off the big day with over 25 bands stepping off starting at 8:30 a.m. The 2025 Festival of Bands parade will be held in Downtown Sioux Falls. The Parade will be on Phillips Avenue, northbound, starting on 12th Street. The Parade judging platform will be located at the corner of 7th Street and Phillips Avenue. The parade will end on 6th Street. Parking will be available for FREE in any of the public parking ramps downtown. On side streets, metered parking is PAID parking.

Field competition continues after the parade at Howard Wood Field and requires paid admission to attend.