ABERDEEN, S.D. — Northern State University has announced the results of the 2026 Gypsy Day Parade Marching Band Competition, held Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of Northern's annual Gypsy Days celebration.
Bands from across the region traveled to Aberdeen to perform in the Gypsy Day Parade and compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medal ratings, as well as awards recognizing outstanding individual sections and overall performance. All 14 competing bands earned Gold Medal ratings.
2026 Competition Results
Bands are listed in performance order.
- Hoven School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Aberdeen Central High School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Redfield School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Northwestern Area School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Ipswich School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Leola School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Eureka High School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Miller School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Aberdeen Simmons/Holgate Middle School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Sully Buttes Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Groton Area Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Aberdeen Christian School Marching Band — Gold Medal
- Watertown High School Marching Band — Gold Medal
Outstanding Performance Awards
- Best Winds: Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Band
- Best Colorguard: Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Band
- Best Drumline: Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Band
- Best Drum Major: Aberdeen Central High School Marching Band
- Best Overall Band: Aberdeen Roncalli Marching Band
Northern State University congratulates all participating students and directors on their performances and thanks the schools, families and community members who helped make the 2026 Gypsy Day Parade Marching Band Competition a success.