A Calgary-based band travelled to Pasadena, Calif., to play in the 136th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.
The Glenmore Temple Band was invited to be The Salvation Army’s guest band in the annual event.
“It’s just unbelievable, and it’s so surreal,” said Jeff Haskey, the Glenmore Temple Band’s bandmaster.
“This is the first time I’ve been down here for this parade, so it’s been a wonderful experience.”
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition for millions of people around the world and serves as a tee-up to the annual college football Rose Bowl Game.
This year, the game featured the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks.
The band left Calgary on Dec. 27. While they’ve been away, they’ve also played a concert in Tustin, Calif., participated in the Disneyland Parade and played in the Rose Parade Bandfest.
“Disneyland was a great day, we got to go behind …