Eagle Regiment Invited to Participate in 2027 Rome New Years Day Parade

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band to Represent South

Florida at Prestigious International Performance in Rome, Italy

[Parkland, Florida, November 6, 2025] — The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Eagle

Regiment Marching Band is proud to announce its selection to perform at the Rome

New Year’s Day Parade to be held in Rome, Italy on January 1, 2027. This marks a

historic achievement for the ensemble and a unique opportunity to represent South

Florida on the global stage.

Under the direction of Jeancarlo Napoles, the band will join top ensembles from around

the world in a showcase of musical excellence, cultural exchange, and artistic

collaboration. The Eagle Regiment will perform a dynamic repertoire that highlights both

traditional favorites and contemporary arrangements, reflecting the group’s signature

energy and precision.

“This trip is the culmination of so much effort, passion, and teamwork. Our students are

remarkable — not just as musicians, but as people. Bringing their music to Rome is an

incredible honor, and I know they’ll make Stoneman Douglas and our South Florida

community proud,” said Director of Bands Jeancarlo Napoles.

The Eagle Regiment has a long-standing tradition of excellence, earning recognition

and distinction at the following local, national and international events:

2025 Bands of America Orlando Regional, 3 rd Place Finalist

2024 Bands of America Grand National, Participants

2024 Bands of America Orlando Regional, 3 rd Place Finalist

2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

2023 Bands of American Orlando Regional, 4 th Place Finalist

2023 London New Year’s Day Parade

Event Details: “On January 1 each year, tens of thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square,

filling the streets with pageantry and music, to celebrate and receive the Pope’s New

Year’s Day blessing. A focal point of Rome’s holiday season and the World Day of

Peace, the Rome New Year’s Parade celebrates life, cultural diversity and international

goodwill,” https://www.romenewyearsparade.com/

The Marching Eagles Parent Association with hold a parent meeting on November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm in the MSD Media Center to review details of this trip, explain how to regirster, and answer any questions. All current Eagle Regiment families, MSD Band familes, and incoming 8th grade students from Westglade Middle and Coral Springs Middle are encouraged to attend this meeting.