Color Guard entries represent seven states, Band entries three; both will air live at legiontv.org.
Many awards will be given out during the 98th National Convention in Cincinnati, for accomplishments of the last year or a lifetime. But two will be decided at the convention - the Color Guard and Band contests.
The National Color Guard Contests will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. Competing units include:
ADVANCING/RETIRING OF COLORS
George Whiteman Memorial Post 642
Detachment of California District 12 SAL
Newport Harbor Post 291
Harrisburg Post 472 Color Guard
Department of Virginia Unit 4
Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard Post 185
Scarlet Guard Color Guard American Legion Post 38
OPEN CLASS
Shooting Stars Color Guard American Legion Post 14
MILITARY CLASS
George Whiteman Memorial Post 642
MILITARY CLASS-OPEN
Scarlet Guard Color Guard American Legion Post 38
Newport Harbor Post 291
Harrisburg Post 472 Color Guard
The National Concert Band Contests will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Competing entries include:
Minnesota's 9th District American Legion Band (Exhibition)
Joliet American Legion Band
American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City
Both contests will be streamed live, free of charge, on legion.org.
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