The Ohio State University Marching Band announced Saturday it has been selected to perform in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This is the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade appearance by the band, according to Ohio State.
The marching band was selected from more than 100 applicants as one of 10 bands to march in the 92nd edition of the annual holiday spectacle.
“For decades, The Ohio State University Marching Band has entertained stadiums of football lovers and most recently millions of fans on YouTube with their spectacular showmanship, ingenious field show designs and impressive big sound and even bigger school spirit,” said Wesley Whatley, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade creative director. “Macy’s Band Selection Committee is proud to welcome ‘The Best Damn Band in the Land’ to the streets of New York City in 2018 for their inaugural appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!”
Today's halftime show during the Ohio State versus Army football game is a tribute to New York.
The OSU band tweeted the announcement:
