Marching Band Pioneers
The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band has pioneered a number of accomplishments. It was the first marching band to:
- Break ranks on a football field to make a formation (The Block "P"), 1907
- Carry the colors of the Big Ten, 1919
- Play opposing school fight song, 1920
- Wear their hats backwards after a conference victory
- Perform at Radio City Music Hall, 1963
- Receive an official invitation from the Chinese government to perform as part of cultural activities leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Lead the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the Big Ten, 2010
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