LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Alcorn State University (ASU) Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite was selected to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band.

The Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite was selected from more than 100 applicants as one of nine selected bands to march in the 99th edition of the annual holiday spectacle. The band will join the revelry along with other staples of the parade, including floats, giant character balloons, clowns and performers.

“Macy’s is thrilled to invite the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite to join us for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Sara Flores, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade associate producer. “The band’s dynamic sounds and performance truly wowed during the selection process, and I’m thrilled to invite students from this talented band to perform on a national stage in November 2025.”

“I’m so excited for our students to experience this momentous occasion,” said Dr. Everson Martin, Director of Bands. “It is a major opportunity for Alcorn State University, the community, and the state of Mississippi. This is the first time our band program will be represented on a stage such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and I cannot wait for Thanksgiving Day 2025.”

As part of the announcement, the Macy’s team presented the Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite with a $10,000 fundraising kick off. To donate, go to www.alcorn.edu/marchtomacys.

ASU’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite will spend the next 18 months planning for their Parade appearance.