Welcome to the Arcadia Festival of Bands website.
This year we celebrate 72 Years of Excellence on Saturday,
November 22, 2025, in Arcadia, California.

The Arcadia Festival of Bands has grown to be one of the premiere band reviews in Southern California. It is also the longest running event of this kind, which is due to the continued support provided by the City of Arcadia, the Fire and Police Departments, the Arcadia Unified School District and local businesses. This parade would simply not happen without their cooperation.

The all-day event consists of the Band Review starting at 9 a.m. on West Duarte Road between Holly Avenue and El Monte Ave with the Dignitary Parade leading off at 8:40 a.m. The parade will also be available to watch livestream starting around 9 a.m. 

The Percussion Festival starts at 11:25 a.m. at Salter Stadium at Arcadia High School followed by the Band Review and Percussion Festival Awards Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. 

The evening field tournament is the 6A Division Field Show Championship for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA). More details to come later.