In just under a month, marching bands from across the state will be heading to town for the 65th annual Carroll Chamber of Commerce’s Band Day Parade. This year’s parade is slated for Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of W. 9th Street and N. Adams Street. Participants will head south on Adams before turning east on 7th Street. They’ll march three blocks to Clark Street, two blocks north to 9th Street, then east through Graham Park for judging before heading to the Carroll Athletic Field for the day’s presentations. The top bands will be recognized with Band Day awards by school class and best in show for color guards and drum majors. Area residents are encouraged to line the parade route on Oct. 1 to watch the state’s young musicians perform. Log on to www.carrolliowa.com/band-day for more information and parade registration forms.