State Marching Band Championships Information
Important Dates
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Saturday, November 8th, 12:30pm @ NMHS
State Send-Off Performance: Sunday, November 9th, TBD @ Memorial Stadium
Luggage Drop off: Sunday, November 9th, 8AM @ West Mesquite HS Auditorium
Prelims Performance: Monday, November 10th, TBD @ Alamodome
Finals Performance: Tuesday, November 11th, 2pm Finals Begin @ Alamodome
Schedules
Live Streaming
For those who cannot attend in person, the entire contest will be live streamed! Options for Prelims and Finals are available to stream with a subscription to NFHS media.
A State Marching Contest Medical Release form and Field Trip form will be sent via Remind! Please complete these forms and return them as soon as possible! Students will not be allowed to travel without them.
Required Forms
Alamodome Information
Tickets
Visit the Alamodome Box Office website at TICKETS to purchase tickets and to see all venue-related policies. No admission charge for children age two and under. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to avoid congestion at the doors. The Box Office will open 75 minutes prior to first performance of the day and doors will open 45 minutes prior to the first performance in each session.
Parking
A limited amount of spectator parking will be available adjacent to the Alamodome in LOT B. Once these lots are full spectators must find parking elsewhere. There are numerous public parking lots west of I-37 in the vicinity of the Convention Center. These lots will open each morning approximately 2 hours prior to the start of the contest. See the enclosed ALAMODOME OVERVIEW MAP. Parking rates are set by the City of San Antonio. The spectator parking rate is $15.00 and is subject to change. There are no in and out privileges.
Alamodome Regulations
The Alamodome has specific rules and regulations regarding what can be brought into the facility. ONLY CLEAR BAGS ARE PERMITTED INTO THE ALAMODOME (See Alamodome website). No food, coolers or beverages; No balloons; No air horns; No signs may be hung or connected to poles or sticks; No weapons; and No selfie sticks. Individuals will be wanded prior to entry and there will be security dogs stationed at the entrances and loading dock areas.
Lodging
Information is available on the web site of the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau. Vrbo and AirBNB are also good options for lodging. Mesquite ISD will be covering the cost of lodging for every student.