About GADC

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mission

Join us!Saturday, July 4th, 2026, will be the 250th birthday of the United States of America! We aim to have the drum and bugle corps activity showcased in Philadelphia for this historic celebration. Drum and bugle corps have played an integral role throughout our nation's history. What better way to celebrate our nation's birthday than to be in Philadelphia for the Welcome America festivities?

We would like to have as many former drum corps members participating as possible. This proves to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. All eyes will be on Philadelphia for the Sestercentennial. Major League Baseball has already committed to having Philadelphia host the 2026 All-Star Game!

Our mission is to participate in the parade on July 4th, 2026, with as many of you as we call and make it affordable for everyone. It will truly be an honor to represent the drum corps you marched with as a tribute to our great country.

The 2026 Great American Drum Corps

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About GADC

By GADC January 05, 2023 General information

Saturday, July 4th, 2026, the United States Semiquincentennial (also called Sestercentennial or...

Message from Chris Kilian

By Chris Kilian June 24, 2025 General information

(Posted originally on Facebook group) To our followers, let me introduce myself! I’m Chris, and as...

Introduction to Key Staff Members

By Amanda Markey July 03, 2025 General information

(Posted originally on Facebook group) Today officially marks ONE YEAR from parade day!!! We are...

Question: Can you please clarify exactly how many nights hotel and how many/which meals are included for the cost listed?

By Amanda Markey July 16, 2025 FAQ

Answer: view the information - click the Read more link

Question: How long is the parade?

By Brett Owens July 17, 2025 FAQ

Answer: 2.4 miles

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Fast Facts

This project involves many people from many different drum corps backgrounds. Here are a few snapshots of factoids from our participants. These numbers are not in real-time. They will be manually updated from time to time.

37+

Different Drum Corps Represented

115

People signed up to perform

43.6

Average age of participating members

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The 2026 Great American Drum Corps

About GADC

Message from Chris Kilian

Introduction to Key Staff Members

Question: Can you please clarify exactly how many nights hotel and how many/which meals are included for the cost listed?

Question: How long is the parade?

Project numbers

Project numbers

37+

115

43.6

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