The Drum Corps Grand Prix is one of the oldest and most enduring annual competitions in the marching arts. It has served as a cornerstone event for Northeast drum corps culture for six decades. The Clifton Stadium venue became legendary among fans because northern New Jersey and the greater New York metro area historically housed an incredibly dense population of active corps, making the Grand Prix a high-energy local tradition.
Representing American Legion Post 199 of Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Corps was organized in 1994 to honor the traditions of the world-famous Hawthorne Caballeros. Commemorating more than three decades of performance excellence, the corps brings classic history and fan favorites to life, reimagined dynamically for today’s audiences. Spectators can prepare for a captivating, Latin-flavored musical journey featuring a repertoire filled with signature high-octane brass arrangements, traditional rhythms, and crowd-pleasing showmanship.