See photos of the Brass Band Festival
Published 3:30 pm Friday, June 7, 2024
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Brass players ride on the Great American Brass Band Festival wagon at Saturday’s parade. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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A Pioneer Playhouse actor showed up as Elvis during the parade. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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Jona Voss (12) riding with no hands for the crowd. Photo submitted
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The Lucky Chops brass band rocked out on the Centre College stage both Friday and Saturday. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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Local families enjoyed seeing the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band play on horseback. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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The parade featured floats from various local groups such as the West T. Hill Community Theater. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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A local veteran salutes a passing flag. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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The Circle City Sidewalk Stompers drummer makes a beat during Danville’s parade. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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The Kentucky Wheelmen father and daughter team, Barak and Evie Griffin (8), in the parade. Photo submitted.
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The 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band performs their songs on horseback. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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Local families enjoyed seeing the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Band play on horseback. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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Lawn games provided family fun at the festival. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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The Lucky Chops brass band rocked out on the Centre College stage both Friday and Saturday. (Photo by Fiona Morgan)
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The Lucky Chops got a whole crowd dancing Friday. Photo by Fiona Morgan
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Jugglers entertain a crowd at Centre College. (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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The McNasty Brass Band performed Friday and Saturday. Photo by Fiona Morgan
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The Kentucky Wheelmen led off the Brass Band Parade. From left to right: Wayne Ray (Nashville, TN), Jona Voss (Danville, KY), Kevin Wadle (Louisville, KY), Evie Griffin (Danville, KY), and Barak Griffin (Danville, KY). photo submitted
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Festival goers relax and watch the band (Photo by Lance Gaither)
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A cotton candy man gives cotton candy to a local kid. Photo by Fiona Morgan
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A member of Oleika trucks waves during the parade. Photo by Fiona Morgan
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Thursday's Downtown Downbeat had huge inflatables that kids could enjoy. Photo by Fiona Morgan
The 2024 Brass Band Festival was held from May 30 through June 1 and drew visitors from across the globe to celebrate horns and all the genres of music in which they are used.
In addition to a weekend of live music, the festival featured a variety of activities for those of all ages. Saturday’s parade saw downtown Danville packed full of people eager to watch the festivities.
The Kentucky Wheelmen, a national organization of bicycle history enthusiasts, led out the parade. They have led the parade for every year of the festival going back to 1990.