Morgan State marching band to play in Rose Parade, ‘the granddaddy of them all’

Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine is headed to California. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses, a series of events surrounding New Year’s Eve, including college football’s Rose Bowl game, invited the university’s marching band to perform at the storied Rose Parade in 2026, the university announced during its homecoming festivities this weekend.