>  ST. AUG MARCHING 100

The legendary St. Augustine Marching 100 is a all-male high school marching band located in New Orleans, LA. More than just a marching band, the Marching 100 symbolizes leadership, pride and achievement within the New Orleans African-American community. Their grueling two-hour practices and two-parades-a-day Mardi Gras schedule, instills discipline and commitment within the young men. Marching band provides an alternative to the streets and sets the boys on a path to becoming successful adults. Many St. Augustine members go on to be successful musicians, band directors and leaders within the community. During Mardi Gras, the band members experience a rockstar-like status as their great showmanship and loud, rhymic music makes them the favorites among parade-goers. The tradition of the St. Augustine Marching 100 continues to this day.