Showing posts with label College All-American Marching Band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label College All-American Marching Band. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Behind-The-Scenes at Giants Stadium and Governor's Island for Liberty Weekend




Opening Ceremonies Dress Rehearsal

In 1986, as the renovation completed on the Statue of Liberty for her 100th birthday, a group known as the College All-American Marching Band or Liberty Band for short, spent twelve plus hours a day rehearsing and practicing. 

Monday, July 1, 2013

Liberty Weekend and The College All-American Marching Band



This is a fun time of the year. Summer is officially digging in and Fourth of July is just around the corner. Years ago, back in 1986 to be exact, the Statue of Liberty enjoyed a special Fourth of July weekend. After 100 years of salt water and weather wearing away at her exterior, Lady Liberty underwent an extensive facelift. 


The re-dedication party lasted from July 3rd through the 6th, with a series of concerts, performances, fireworks and celebrities. The television network, ABC, bid on exclusive rights to the production and they did not disappoint. 


So what does all this have to do with me?