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Blue Jay Christmas Parade 2012
Blue Jay Christmas Parade 2012

What a great time we had performing for this years Blue Jay Christmas Parade in Blue Jay Ca. It was a beautiful December day and many in the community came out to support the festivities. [nggallery id=21]

Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood Christmas Parade

We had the honor of being apart of this years Hollywood Christmas Parade and thousands came out to see the three mile parade. We arrived relatively early in anticipation of traffic, though there wasn't any to speak of. So we had plenty of time to hang out and munch on...

Lake Arrowhead Tree Lighting
Lake Arrowhead Tree Lighting

We had the opportunity to be a part of the Lake Arrowhead Village Christmas Tree Lighting. A brisk night of fifing, drumming and a great social after the event at Basix in the village. [nggallery id=18]

Moorpark Civil War Weekend 2012
Moorpark Civil War Weekend 2012

Few eras of American history have captured the interest of people like the period of the "Civil War". People have dedicated much time and effort in studying and also recreating it. Such was the case at our latest event at Moorpark this past weekend (Nov. 10th & 11th)....

Pine Cone Festival
Pine Cone Festival

The October weather was superb for this years Pine Cone Festival in Twin Peaks California. We had a short march from the Garland's house to our camp site with a short presentation in between. We spent the rest of the day talking with passerby's about our program...

Blue Jay Quilt Walk
Blue Jay Quilt Walk

A weather perfect day awaited us as we assembled to perform durring the Blue Jay, Ca Quilt Walk. Patriotic people all around cheering on the Fifers and Drummers of the MF&D. Thank you Blue Jay for inviting us.

Constitution Day
Constitution Day

We had the awesome opportunity to perform at the Redlands, CA Constitution Day Celebration. [nggallery id=14]

Civil War Ball
Civil War Ball

Though there was not a performance the Mountain Fifes & Drums were able to put on their best and dance the night away at the anual Civil War Ball in Lake Arrowhead, Ca. Thank you to Church on the Mountain for lending us your gymnasium for the event. [nggallery...

USS Midway Flag Day Celebration
USS Midway Flag Day Celebration

A somewhat overcast day turned into a beautiful day on June 16th. The Mountain Fifes & Drums marched upon the famous USS Midway at the San Diego harbor. The corps performed on the hangar deck and also the flight deck. [nggallery id=11]

Colonial Days VOE School
Colonial Days VOE School

We were invited to Valley of Enchantment Elementary School for their "Colonial Days" celebration. It was a great time of performing battle tunes while the students reenacted the Revolutionary War. The students were taught to march in formation along with a crash...