2022 Marks 75th Anniversary of the Pride of Burlington – the Burlington Teen Tour Band
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — June 25, 2021 — 2022 will mark the world-famous Burlington Teen Tour Band's 75th anniversary. To help celebrate, the band is hoping to march in the internationally renowned St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland in March 2022, based on regulatory requirements, including any travel restrictions, that may still be in place next year.As information continues to evolve on the pandemic, the City will closely follow all guidance from government and health officials, leading up to this event next year.The band was originally invited to participate in the 2021 parade but was unable to attend as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Youth between the ages of 13 -21 years old can join the Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) ranks, regardless of experience or musical ability. Individuals interested in learning more or joining the band, can contact the City by telephone at 905-335-7807 or by email at BTTB@Burlington.ca.Along with the anticipated trip to Ireland, the Burlington Teen Tour Band is busy working on plans, including local events to help mark 75 years of making music in Burlington.Quick Facts:
- Since 1947, thousands of local youth have marched in the band ranks, and over the years, the band has become the largest and oldest youth marching band in Canada. From their first-ever performance in the Burlington Christmas parade in 1947 to their first tour to Warren, Ohio, the Burlington Teen Tour Band has grown into one of the premier youth bands in demand around the world.
Links and Resources:
- Learn more about the BTTB
- Learn more about music programs offered by the City of Burlington
--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist