(WXMI) — The Jenison High School Marching Band was part of an enduring American tradition Thursday: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
They were one of only six high school bands across the nation chosen to participate.
Performing in the parade not only requires a lot of preparation but a lot of money too.
Jenison High School Marching Band marches in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The band, made up of 200 students, raised more than $100,000 to stay in New York for six days.
“New York is just … it's a beautiful place,” says Ava Krrynta. “It's a beautiful city. There's so many people here and there's a lot to take [in].”
Now that the parade is over, band members will celebrate the holiday with their families on a nearby cruise ship Thursday night before they make their way back to West Michigan.
