Welcome
The Kearney Band Parents Association and Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s Bearcat Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us.
UNK Band Day Parade Information
- Parade Route
- General Instructions
- Order of March
- Band Registration
Travel Information
Kearney High School is located at 2702 W. 11th St., Kearney, NE 68845.
From the north or south:
Use 2nd Avenue/Hwy 44/Hwy 10 to 11th Street. Turn west, and travel beyond Kearney Regional Hospital.
From the east or west:
- On I-80: Take exit 272 on to 2nd Ave/Hwy 44/Hwy 10. Turn north, traveling to 11th Street. Turn west, and travel beyond Kearney Regional Hospital.
- On Highway 30: Travel to 30th Avenue (west edge of town), and turn south and continue over the bridge.
Parking
Spectator parking will be available in the northeast parking lot, with entry off of 27th Avenue. Accessible parking is available in the lot. Access to Bearcat Boulevard will be restricted, and curb areas of 27th Avenue will be marked as no-parking. Overflow parking is available at Central Community College, Brookestone Gardens, and the Buckle Distribution Center.
Stadium
Stadium access will be available beyond the drop off/pick up zone under the big blue K. The 2025 suggested donation will be:
- Adults: $5
- Students: $3
Cash and credit cards are accepted for both admission and at concessions. An ATM is on site for your convenience.
Volunteers
Events like this do not happen without the help and support of the community. If you would like to volunteer with the coordination on the day of the event, please visit Signup Genius and look for the listing for Bearcat Marching Festival.
Bands
Registration
Band directors interested in participating in the UNK Band Day Parade, the Bearcat Marching Festival, or both events should review the invitation letter from the Kearney High Band Directors.
Festival Bus & Equipment Trailers
Details outlining specific parking locations and traffic flow before, leading up to, and after your performance can be found in the Directions for Parking and Pit Area PDF (coming soon).
An arrival and staging schedule for each school should be provided with your participation packet, but is also available online (coming soon).
Contact Information
Please contact us to let us know if we can help in any way:
Under Development