Ski to Sea parade marching band photos and results

Written by Kira Cox | The Bellingham Herald | May 31, 2011

I was among the throngs of people watching the Ski to Sea Grand Parade on Saturday morning, May 28, and shot some photos of the Whatcom County school marching bands.

Blaine High marching band

This year’s performances were good, and I especially enjoyed the Lady Gaga cover of Bad Romance (I can’t remember which school played the song, but kudos to them!)

For marching bands, the parade is not only a showcase, it’s a competition. This year’s results are below:

First place drill/dance/cheer team: Bellingham High School

Second place drill/dance/cheer team: Ferndale High School

Third Place drill/dance/cheer team: Bellingham High School Alumni

A band first place: Meridian High and Middle schools

AA band first place: Squalicum High School

AA band second place: Blaine High School

AAA band first place: Ferndale High School

AAA band second place: Bellingham High School

AAAA band first place: Marysville

Best drum line: Ferndale High School

Best drum major: Ferndale High School

Ralph Pauley Award: Bellingham High School Alumni

More photos are below the jump.

Bellingham High School marching band

Bellingham High marching band

Blaine High marching band

Ferndale High marching band

Ferndale High marching band

Mount Baker High marching band

Mount Baker High marching band

Meridian High and Middle schools marching band

Meridian High and Middle schools marching band

Sehome High marching band

Sehome High marching band

Squalicum High marching band

Squalicum High marching band