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The Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment Marching Band will march in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade after placing first in their class at this year's Grand Nationals Championship.

I was there to celebrate their achievements this season, and with an invite from the school district, I got to share exciting news about what's ahead for the program.

The Golden Regiment brought together past, present and future in one room. Outgoing seniors celebrated their final season alongside current members who will stick around and eighth graders eager to fill some big shoes.

"I'm really excited to be part of this group. I feel like everybody becomes like such a big family," said Kyleigh De La Torre, a Brittany Hill eighth grader.

Those big shoes took this ba

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