After more than a year of anticipation and hard work, the Pella Marching Dutch finally “turned the corner” onto Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California and participated in the most prestigious parade any high school band can attend.

On Monday, the 200+ students with the band from Pella were on the world stage at the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade. Pella was featured prominently on several national broadcasts and made their way over 5 1/2 miles in front of a crowd of thousands.

Hear more from the Rose Parade on today’s and tomorrow’s Let’s Talk Pella, and find more updates from the experience here.