Lakes band was one of 20 which marched through Tacoma, Puyallup and Sumner during the parade.
Some floats in the parade reflected the 1964 parade’s theme, “Nations on Parade.”
Some saluted the 75th anniversary of Washington State's statehood. (Washington was admitted to the union on Nov. 11, 1889.)
Photo shows Lakes band marching on Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue in the 1964 parade.
Note (at bottom of photo) Lakes drum majorette and cheerleaders leading the band and (at top of photo) Lakes Drill Team members following band.
Other photo shows example of the uniforms worn by the Lakes band in the 1964 parade.
Weather
during the parade was breezy with temperature in the mid-50 degree temperature.
“The start of the parade saw temperatures of 42 degrees and blustery, cloudy
weather. By noon, the clouds had parted and April sunshine had appeared,” says
one source.“Go! Twist!” was the song the Lakes band played exclusively over and over and over in the parade. Mr. Pepos had band members memorize the song so they didn’t have to use read music while they marched.
