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The Capitol Battle of the Bands
Sunday - October 25, 2026 @ 5PM, doors open at 3:30 PM
Location: SECU Stadium, University of Maryland, College Park

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🥁🔥 PGCPS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND IS READY TO SHUT IT DOWN! 🔥🥁

The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) All-Star High School Marching Band is preparing to bring the ENERGY, the TALENT, and an ELECTRIFYING performance to the 2026 Capitol Battle of the Bands! 🎺🎷🥁

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
📍 SECU Stadium | University of Maryland, College Park

These outstanding young musicians are ready to showcase their incredible talent, school pride, and musical excellence on one BIG stage! ❤️🖤🤍

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Come out, show your support, and help us celebrate the amazing young musicians of Prince George’s County!

🎶 Support the talent. Feel the energy. Experience the BATTLE!

🎫 Tickets: www.capitolbotb.com

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Come to the Capitol Battle of the Bands and support the Bowie HS Drumline (Dawg Pound) as they set off the HBCU Drumline Challenge at the Capitol Battle of the Bands on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the SECU stadium on the campus of the University of Maryland, college Park taken in University of Maryland, College Park by @capitolbotb

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🎺💙💛 PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER & SPONSOR! 💛💙🎺

The Capitol Battle of the Bands is proud to welcome the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County as a valued Community Partner and Sponsor of our 2026 event! 🎉🙌🏾

We proudly recognize Executive Director Perry Paylor for his leadership and the Authority’s commitment to supporting our community, creating opportunities, and investing in a brighter future for Prince George’s County.

Partnerships like these help us celebrate the rich tradition of HBCU marching bands, showcase extraordinary student talent, and continue uplifting our HBCUs and the next generation of leaders! 🎶🥁🎺

💙💛 Thank you for standing with us, supporting our students, and investing in the power of music, education, and community!

📍 Capitol Battle of the Bands
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
🏟️ SECU Stadium | University of Maryland, College Park
🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.capitolbotb.com

Let’s show our appreciation and support for the organizations investing in our community! 👏🏾

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The Capitol Battle of the Bands is proud to welcome back the legendary North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine to the 2026 lineup! 💙💛

Known for their electrifying performances, the world-renowned Cold Steel Drumline, and the versatile Golden Delight Auxiliary Team, the Blue & Gold Marching Machine continues to set the standard for excellence in HBCU band culture.

Get ready for the sights, sounds, energy, and Aggie Pride that have made North Carolina A&T one of the most respected marching band programs in the nation. The Blue & Gold Marching Machine is ready to bring the heat to SECU Stadium and leave the crowd on its feet!

Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the University of Maryland, College Park, for an unforgettable celebration of HBCU music, culture, and tradition.

🎟️ Tickets available now at www.capitolbotb.com

Can we get an AGGIE PRIDE in the comments? 💙💛🔥

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🎶 WELCOME BACK, MARYLAND LOTTERY! 🎶

The Capitol Battle of the Bands is proud to welcome back the Maryland Lottery as a valued Legacy Supporter of the 2026 Capitol Battle of the Bands!

For years, the Maryland Lottery has demonstrated its commitment to communities across our state, and we are honored to continue this partnership as we celebrate the rich traditions, culture, and excellence of HBCU marching bands.

We encourage all of our fans, supporters, and attendees to support the organizations that support our event and our students. When you choose Maryland Lottery products, you are supporting a company that invests in Maryland communities and helps make events like the Capitol Battle of the Bands possible.

We are especially grateful for their support of Maryland’s proud HBCUs, including:

🥁 Bowie State University
🥁 Morgan State University
🥁 Coppin State University
🥁 University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Thank you, Maryland Lottery, for your continued partnership and commitment to higher education, music, culture, and community throughout the State of Maryland.

🎺 Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at SECU Stadium on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park, for an unforgettable celebration of HBCU excellence!

🎟️ Tickets available now at www.capitolbotb.com

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🎉 The Capitol Battle of the Bands is proud to welcome back Wegmans as a major sponsor for 2026!

We are grateful for Wegmans’ continued commitment to our community and their support of HBCU music, culture, education, and excellence. Their partnership helps us create unforgettable experiences for students, bands, and fans throughout the region.

We encourage all of our supporters to visit and support your local Wegmans and join us in thanking them for investing in our communities and helping make this year’s Capitol Battle of the Bands possible.

Thank you, Wegmans, for being a valued community partner and a proud supporter of HBCU culture and the performing arts! ❤️💛🎺🥁

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🔥 TROJAN NATION, ARE YOU READY?! 🔥

Join us at the Capitol Battle of the Bands on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at SECU Stadium, University of Maryland, College Park, and experience the electrifying sounds of the Virginia State University “Trojan Explosion ”!

Come meet the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi from Virginia State University and witness one of the #1 ranked Division II HBCU marching bands deliver a show-stopping performance filled with power, precision, and Trojan Pride.

🎺 Dynamic Music
🥁 Explosive Drumline
💃 High-Energy Performances
🔥 Unforgettable HBCU Culture

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest HBCU marching band showcases on the East Coast!

🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.capitolbotb.com

#CapitolBOTB #vsuband #HailState #KappaKappaPsi taken in University of Maryland by @capitolbotb

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The Prince George’s County All-Star High School Dancers are ready to take the field and SHOW OUT at the Capitol Battle of the Bands! 💃🏾🔥

These talented young performers represent some of the very best that PGCPS has to offer, bringing energy, passion, and show-stopping performances to one of the region’s premier HBCU band events.

Don’t miss your chance to see these amazing dancers light up SECU Stadium on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the University of Maryland, College Park!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.capitolbotb.com

#CapitolBOTB #PGCPS #AllStarDancers #DMVEvents #MarchingBandCulture HBCUPride ShowOut CollegePark SECUStadium BattleOfTheBands taken in University of Maryland by @capitolbotb

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🔥 BULLDOG NATION, ARE YOU READY?! 🔥

Join us at the Capitol Battle of the Bands on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at SECU Stadium, University of Maryland, College Park, and experience the electrifying sounds of the Bowie State University “Symphony of Soul”!

Come meet the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi from Bowie State University and witness one of the most exciting marching bands in the HBCU community deliver a show-stopping performance filled with power, precision, and Bulldog Pride.

🎺 Dynamic Music
🥁 Explosive Drumline
💃 High-Energy Performances
🔥 Unforgettable HBCU Culture

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest HBCU marching band showcases on the East Coast!

🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.capitolbotb.com

#CapitolBOTB #BowieStateUniversity #SymphonyOfSoul #KappaKappaPsi #HBCUBands MarchingBandCulture DMVEvents CollegeParkMD BulldogNation BattleOfTheBands taken in Bowie State University by @capitolbotb

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We are proud to officially welcome McDonald’s as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Capitol Battle of the Bands!

Their commitment to education, community engagement, and supporting young people makes them the perfect partner for one of the nation’s premier HBCU band events. Through this partnership, McDonald’s is helping us create unforgettable experiences for students, families, alumni, and fans from across the region.

Please join us in thanking McDonald’s for their incredible support of HBCU culture, music, and excellence. We look forward to celebrating this amazing partnership on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the University of Maryland, College Park.

#CapitolBattleOfTheBands #McDonalds #PresentingSponsor #HBCUPride #MarchingBands taken in University of Maryland, College Park by @capitolbotb

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Come out and see some of the most beautiful HBCU dancers, majorettes, and color guard performers in the country at the Capitol Battle of the Bands!

And just in case you’re wondering—these ladies are 100% real, not AI-generated. Their beauty, talent, style, and dedication represent the very best of the HBCU tradition.

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at SECU Stadium, University of Maryland, College Park, for an unforgettable celebration of HBCU excellence, music, pageantry, and pride.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at CapitolBOTB.com! taken in College Park, Maryland by @capitolbotb

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Come out and support your favorite DMV HBCUs at the Capitol Battle of the Bands!

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait. Visit capitolbotb.com today to secure your seats, or simply scan the QR code on our flyers.

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM at SECU Stadium, University of Maryland–College Park for an unforgettable celebration of HBCU pride, music, energy, and tradition.

Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement. We’ll see you on October 4th! taken in University of Maryland, College Park by @capitolbotb

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