Color Parade
- When:
- May 23, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Category:
- General Midshipman Musical
- Location:
- Worden Field
- Details:
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The academy’s annual Color Parade honors the fall and spring color companies and will be held on Worden Field. The parade is free and open to the public.
Parades are a visual presentation of the military discipline, professionalism and teamwork necessary to succeed as a member of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and have been a part of Naval Academy training since its establishment in 1845. The Brigade of Midshipmen marches from Bancroft Hall to the Naval Academy parade field, Worden Field, accompanied by the Naval Academy Band and the midshipmen Drum & Bugle Corps. On Worden Field, the Brigade performs the manual of arms, renders honors to the senior officer or civilian dignitary present, and passes in review before the official party and guests.
The Color Parade is the oldest parade at the U.S. Naval Academy, a tradition which began in 1867. Midshipmen anticipate this parade as their last full dress parade while at the academy. The highlight of the Color Parade is the formal presentation of the color company pennant to the company that has excelled in academics, athletics and professional accomplishments. A color honoree is also selected by the winning spring semester company commander. The color honoree assists in the presentation of the color company pennant.
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