HBCUs take center stage at Tournament of Roses Parade

The Tournament of Roses Parade is a big deal, and has been for more than a century.

The 2019 edition of the famed parade featured several HBCUs, including Alabama State leading the way in position number one.

S/O to Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets for leading the Tournament of Roses Parade 2019 #HBCULove pic.twitter.com/y3VhDKKxT3

— Garrett Edgerson (@DaEdge1) January 1, 2019

The Mighty Marching Hornets led a series of bands that included Florida A&M’s Marching 100 as well as a Honda drumline featuring several HBCUs.

S/O to the Florida A&M University Marching 100 Tournament of Roses Parade 2019 #HBCULove pic.twitter.com/jdW809gYZM

— Garrett Edgerson (@DaEdge1) January 1, 2019

Some members of the Honda drummers.