Here are some handy things to know if you plan to travel to U of I to watch the DHS Marching Barbs perform at Memorial Stadium. Most importantly, read info about BAGS and CAMERAS near the bottom.
Admission - $10 adults / $5 seniors & students (under 5 free)
Ticket booths located along Kirby Avenue near the South Tunnel
DeKalb marches at 4:30p.m.
You can find the full schedule at illinoismarchingonline.com .... click festivals .... look for the Illinois Marching Band Championship large band division.
For info on the competition....
Parking... Free the day of the event.
The Northeast and Northwest of the State Farm Center will be available for spectators to park. Lot 31, west of Memorial Stadium will be open for spectators as long as there is no rain! If there is rain, all spectators will need to park along the streets near the stadium and any available and open lots around the stadium Parking is free the day of the event!
Souvie program - $5
Event Tshirts are available - $10 for short-sleeved / $15 for long-sleeved.
You can order an official DVD. Will add the form in the Facebook comments. NOTE: You may not take your own video. FYI ... because of licensing, this is super standard at big competitions from high school marching band to drum corps.
The Barbs should take an official band photo after the kids perform. Will post more links & info after the competition. The company doing these photos is the same one that shoots DCI Finals in Indy.
ABOUT BAGS .....
Large bags, backpacks, book bags, duffle bags, and other large bags are not allowed in Memorial Stadium • Small bags such as purses and diaper bags are allowed • All permitted bags are subject to search
ABOUT CAMERAS....
Video cameras are prohibited in the stadium • The use of any video or audio devices are strictly prohibited from being used in Memorial Stadium.
Pit crew should note .... you may not take video OR even still photos at the field level. Still photos are okay from seating levels.
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