Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corp declares June 30 lineup

Published 6:30 pm Saturday, March 3, 2012

The Cavaliers and Bugle Corp from Rosemont, Ill., have announced its lineup for the 52nd Pageant of Drums to be held in Michigan City on June 30.

The Cavaliers are touting the 2012 Michigan City lineup as one of the most talented shows tit has ever assembled.

Competing with the Cavaliers this year are Carolina Crown from Ft. Mill, South Carolina, Bluecoats from Canton, Ohio, Blue Stars from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Glassmen from Toledo, Ohio, Troopers from Casper, Wyoming, Spirit of Atlanta from Atlanta, Georgia, Pioneer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Colt Cadets from Dubuque, Iowa.

June 30 is the date for the Summer Festival Committee’s annual parade down Franklin Street in which the Cavaliers and many of the above listed drum corps will participate. That evening at 7 p.m., the 52nd Pageant of Drums competition will kick off at Ames Field.

Tickets are on sale at the Laporte County Convention and Visitors Bureau at Marquette Mall in Michigan City. General admission is $20 and reserved seating is $25.

For more information, call Mike Dempsey at (219) 878-3138 or email him at demps@live.com.