Millions Watched The US Marine Band's Incredible Performance In Macy's Parade Through New York

The band marched along the entire 2.5-mile parade route.

Performing popular marches like 'Semper Fidelis,' the official march of the United States Marine Corps and the 'Marines Hymn.'

As always, their precision movements and musical performance were impressive.

“When [the viewers] see a group of 80 Marines marching down the street in their dress blues and with their medals, they’ll really get a glimpse of the pride of the Marine Corps, which goes beyond what we do in combat,” said Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Otis, before the performance.

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He continued: “Our job is to show people that we have a three-block war mentality and we are that third block, we’re that hand reaching out.”

There were no holiday songs played by the band, but Macy's didn't mind.

The band delivered an "exciting musical moment but would create an opportunity to salute and give thanks for all the brave American men and women of our armed forces this Thanksgiving," according to Wesley Watley, the parade's creative director.

Like many other marching bands, the Marine Corps has instruments big ...

... and small. They were among 13 marching bands at the event.

But it wasn't just the crowd that was impressed they were there.

“It’s always been my dream to play with a military band and the fact that we’re going to Macy’s representing the Marine Corps Band is pretty awesome,” said Lance Cpl. Eric Potter before the event.

To close out the march at Herald Square, they performed "Strike Up The Band."

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