Hundreds gathered along Park Avenue on Dec. 29 to show their school spirit as the City of Winter Park hosted the 15th Cheez-It Bowl Parade of Bands.
Florida State University’s Marching Chiefs and the University of Oklahoma’s Pride of Oklahoma marching band performed a few hours before their respective football teams faced off in the Cheez-It Bowl at Camping World Stadium.
“I’m an Oklahoma alum so I had to come out and show my support,” said Winter Park resident Rosemary Hakimipour, who was a member of the Pride of Oklahoma band from 1984-86.
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Fans lined both sides of the street wearing all manner of school gear, and some handmade spirit-wear.
“I’m attending Florida State and a Winter Park resident so this works out great for me,” said Jack Henyecz, who sported a Cheez-It helmet and necklace he made himself.
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Bands gathered by the intersection of Interlachen and Lyman Avenues, then headed to Park Avenue and marched north to Central Park to perform the “Bandtastic Game Day Preview.”
Competition took a back seat to camaraderie as the crowd cheered both bands and enjoyed a morning of music.
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