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The Bluecoats Win Silver Medal, Best Percussion At Unforgettable 50th Anniversary DCI World Championships
In a stunning photo finish, the Bluecoats and the Boston Crusaders tied to share the Silver Medal at the 50th Anniversary DCI World Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday. In the first year of competition since 2019, the corps also broke new ground, winning its first-ever Fred Sanford Best Percussion Performance Award.
Make Our New Trucks a Reality!
Coming in 2023, help equip the Bluecoats with a state-of-the-art Equipment Trailer and an amazing new Commercial Kitchen Trailer!
Greg Lagola, Kathy Pearson, Larry Rebillot Inducted Into 2022 Bluecoats Hall of Fame
We’re pleased to announce the newest inductees to the Bluecoats Hall of Fame: Greg Lagola, Kathy Pearson, and Larry Rebillot. Members of the Bluecoats Hall of Fame are individuals whose history of outstanding contributions and dedication is worthy of the highest level of recognition by the organization’s Board of Directors.
A Weekend-Long Celebration in Northeast Ohio!
We’re celebrating 50 years in a big way this weekend in Northeast Ohio! Come celebrate with us with free concerts and a field show!
Jim Porter and Betty Smith Named Inaugural Recipients of The Champion Award
The new Champion Award honors local leaders in the arts, culture & humanities. This award is a centerpiece initiative of the Bluecoats organization’s 50th anniversary. We’re thrilled to announce Jim Porter, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Betty Smith, Founder & Executive Director of En-Rich-Ment of Stark County, as the inaugural recipients of the Champion award.
Congratulations David Hill, Early Bird Winner of Bluecoats 50/50 Raffle!
We have our first winner of the Bluecoats 50/50! Congratulations to Dave Hill of Cleveland for winning the Early Bird prize during the first of two summer 50/50 drawings. He wins a $250 pre-paid Visa Card.
The first Grand Prize will be drawn on Tuesday, July 5th following a jam-packed weekend of Bluecoats 50th Anniversary Summer Tour events in Northeast Ohio!
Enter now at bluecoats.com/5050 for your chance at the prize!
Schedule Announced for Second-Annual Bluecoats Party in the Plaza
After a hugely successful first year, Bluecoats Party in the Plaza is returning to Canton’s Centennial Plaza. The event will again feature a jam-packed day of music, food, and family-friendly fun plus some exciting new additions! Don’t miss the free Bluecoats concert at 8:00 PM!
Introducing the Bluecoats 50/50!
Today we’re launching a fun new way to support Bluecoats! This summer, join in the excitement as we draw two 50/50 jackpots! The first drawing will be held on July 5th, and the second following Tour of Champions: Akron, presented by Stanbury Uniforms on August 9th.
Best of all, there’s two ways to enter! In the State of Ohio? Then you can enter online right now at bluecoats5050.com! If you’re attending Innovations In Brass, Bluecoats Party in the Plaza, Monumental Fourth, or Tour of Champions: Akron, then you can find a raffle salesperson on site and buy right there!