Middie Marching Band to Perform in 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade

Middletown City School District (MCSD) is proud to announce that the Middie Marching Band and Cheerleaders have been invited to perform in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes thanks to a special invitation from Vice President-Elect JD Vance, a 2003 graduate of Middletown High School.

The prestigious honor highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our students and staff and represents a moment of pride for the entire Middletown community.

"We are honored and excited to be included in this historic moment and represent our district, city, county, and state in celebration of Middletown High School alumnus, Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance," Middletown High School Principal Carmela Cotter said.

During the Inaugural Parade, scheduled for January 20, 2025, the newly-sworn president and vice president will make their way to the East Front steps of the Capitol where they will review military troops before leading a procession of ceremonial military regiments, citizens’ groups, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. 

"We are honored to represent Middletown High School in the 2025 Inaugural Parade and understand this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students," David Leisten the Director of Bands at Middletown High School said.

How You Can Help

MCSD will cover the cost of travel to Washington, D.C. We are also accepting donations from our amazing community to help fund this historic experience and support our students as they represent Middletown on the national stage.

For those able to support, donations can be made in the following ways:

• GOFUNDME: Donate to this gofundme page created by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
• ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION: Secure payments via a PayPal or Venmo account, debit or credit card can be made here.
• Mail: Checks can be made payable to Middletown City School District, 1 Donham Plaza, 4th Floor, Middletown, OH 45042. Please write “Inaugural Parade” in the memo line.
• In-Person: Checks can be dropped off in person at the MCSD Central Office during regular business hours.

For questions about other ways to support the band, please contact MCSD at (513) 423-0781.