The Pride of Parrish Marching Band and Color Guard took home five awards, including Grand Champion 1A–3A and 1st Place 3A, after competing at FFCC Outdoor Newsome HS on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

The Grand Champion award means the Pride of Parrish was tops in Classes 1A through 3A — nine schools in all. The marching band and color guard was also awarded Outstanding Percussion in Class 3A, Outstanding Music in Class 3A and Outstanding General Effect in Class 3A.

The Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) competition was held at Newsome High School in Lithia, Fla. It's one in a series of outdoor contests leading up to the state championships, set for Nov. 14 in Winter Garden.