2005 PHOTO GALLERY
21ST ANNUAL VIKINGLAND BAND FESTIVAL
JUNE 26, 2005, ALEXANDRIA, MINNESOTA
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 WACONIA Grand Champion |
 WACONIA Grand Champion |
 WACONIA Grand Champion |
 WACONIA Grand Champion |
 WACONIA Grand Champion |
 PARK CENTER Overall second place |
 PARK CENTER Overall second place |
 MANKATO AREA 77 LANCERS Overall third place |
 MANKATO AREA 77 LANCERS Overall third place |
 FULL HOUSE A big crowd for the "unofficial state championship" |
 PRE-PARADE LUNCH Albert Lea's band parents set up a serving line |
 ARRIVAL Milaca hits restaurant row for lunch |
 TRADITION Park Center's fans share a potluck buffet along the route |
 WARMUP St. Cloud earned the day's overall second highest guard score |
 MORNING REHEARSAL Mankato wraps up a morning practice with the "Lancer Circle" |
 HONOR GUARD Veterans from the Alexandria VFW lead the parade |
 CONTROL VAN Excellent Multimedia mixed audio and multi-camera video for the DVD |
 CEREMONY The pageantry continues with formal entrances and the National Anthem |
 ANTICIPATION A huge crowd awaits the announcement of results at the awards ceremony |
 AWARDS Thousands of dollars in cash prizes and trophies |