The Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps is thrilled to bring its trademark energy and rich history to the annual Barnum Festival's "Champions on Parade" on Saturday, June 27th. Hosted at Shelton High School in Shelton, Connecticut. This storied event is a cornerstone of the historic regional festival celebrating community spirit, musical excellence, and the legacy of P.T. Barnum. Audiences can look forward to an unforgettable evening of pageantry as a premier lineup of drum corps takes the field, delivering powerful horn lines and driving percussion in a spectacular showcase of brass and rhythm.
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.