Become Part of Tradition

Are you ready to make lifelong friends, travel to exciting cities, and perform for fellow comrades? Sign up for the Band/Color Guard competitions and be part of something special!

Joining means more than just competing—it’s about skill development, performance opportunities, and travel. Experience camaraderie while becoming part of the rich history of these competitions, which have been a key feature of The American Legion since its early years.

The Color Guard Contest will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 4:00P.M. at the Tampa Convention Center, East Hall, Third Floor.

ELIGIBILITY

To join a color guard or band contest, one must either be:

  • A member of The American Legion Family
  • A member of a JROTC program
  • A member of a post or community band
  • A mixture of the above American Legion “family” can participate in all classes in the color guard contest except for the Military Class, which must consist of American Legion members exclusively.

Downloadable Resources

Band Contest Forms & Rules

The deadline to apply for the Band Contest has passed. For this year in Tampa, the Band Contest will not take place.

Color Guard Contest Forms & Rules

The deadline to apply for the Color Guard Contest has passed. 

For Additional Information

For more information on National Color Guard and National Concert Band contest rules and applications, please contact:

National Convention Division
(317) 630-1347
conventiondivision@legion.org