Stephen Aylward, a freshman at Miamisburg High School, will perform at the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA as a member of the Bands of America Honor Band. Stephen Aylward will join over 250 performers from across the nation for the performance.

Stephen is a percussionist marching the snare drum, will spend a week in Southern
California, where he will rehearse, perform at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, participate in
special activities, and deliver a featured appearance in the famous parade broadcast worldwide.
The 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda begins at 8 AM PST on New Year’s Day and is
themed “The Magic in Teamwork.” The 5.5-mile parade will be televised worldwide through the
parade’s broadcast partners. Magnificent floral floats, spirited marching bands, and talented
equestrian units anchor the traditional, two-hour spectacle along Pasadena’s famed Colorado
Boulevard. Learn more about the parade and broadcast at tournamentofroses.com.

“To be part of this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for students, and a testimony to
their dedication to music,” says director Honor Band Director Richard Saucedo. “The Rose Parade® is one of our country’s national pageantry treasures. The 2026 Honor Band members are ambassadors of
America’s scholastic music and arts programs, as well as their schools and communities. Congratulations to Stephen on participating in this fantastic experience.”

Congratulations Stephen!