PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s a major milestone for the Palm Beach Lakes High School band and a large follow-up to a story first reported back in August.
On Friday, students packed up all 80 of their instruments to ship overseas, marking the final preparations for their upcoming trip to London, where they will perform in the New Year’s Day Parade.
The band successfully raised about $340,000, enough to cover the cost of the trip for every student who wanted to participate. Earlier this fall, families and band leaders declared the estimated cost was about $4,000 per student, prompting a major fundraising push to build the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible.
“It’s like a dream come true,” declared band member Justin Young. “I can’t wait for that parade. I love performing.”
The invitation to perform in London was extconcludeed earlier this year, but school leaders declared community support was critical to ensure students could afford the international trip. Since then, donations and fundraising efforts assisted push the band across the finish line.
The band is scheduled to depart for London on December 28th and return on January 4th.
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School officials declare the experience will give students the chance to perform on an international stage while representing Palm Beach County and their school in one of the world’s most iconic New Year’s celebrations.
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