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AUSTRALIA OZSCOT HIGHLAND DANCERS JORDANIAN ARMED FORCES COMBINED PIPE BAND PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE HIGHLANDERS, 4TH BATTALION, The team is selected from the very best dancers across Established 1921 with a core of 10 musicians, the band has ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND Australia. grown to include more than 500 musicians, including a These musicians are full-time regular infantry soldiers first female pipe band. and foremost.

CANADA 4TH CANADIAN DIVISION COMBINED BAND ROMANIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 30TH GUARD BRIGADE DRILL TEAM COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FIFES AND DRUMS CANADIAN FORCES BASE TRENTON 8 WING PIPES AND This unique team drills to a drum cadence and were recently COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FIFES & DRUMS DRUMS featured on Romanian Television as a finalist on Romania’s A Tattoo favorite in their blue Air Force tartan. Got Talent. ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE PIPES AND DRUMS The longest continuously serving Air Force Pipe Band in the Canadian Forces.

FRANCE FRENCH ARMY SIGNALS BAND Based in the Brittany region, this fantastic band celebrates U.S. AIR FORCE HERITAGE OF AMERICA BAND its Celtic heritage with 2 bagpipes and a unique Celtic wind U.S. ARMY DRILL TEAM instrument called a bombard in its ranks. U.S. ARMY TRAINING & DOCTRINE COMMAND HERALD TRUMPETS U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND, QUANTICO SWITZERLAND U.S. MARINE CORPS FAST COMPANY SWISS ARMY CENTRAL BAND U.S. NAVY FLEET FORCES BAND The Swiss Army Central Band has performed all over the GRANBY HIGH SCHOOL NAVAL JROTC world and features an incredible drum corps. HAMPTON ROADS POLICE COLOR GUARDS NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALL-CITY HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS TIDEWATER PIPES AND DRUMS VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS

XV DU PACIFIQUE RUGBY TEAM MULTI-NATIONAL This team is made up of armed forces members from the HQ, SACT CEREMONIAL DETAIL, NATO French Pacific Islands (Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna) and they’ll be demonstrating the haka, a Maori *Cast subject to changes and additions. ceremonial dance.

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TATTOO HULLABALOO NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL 66TH ANNUAL PARADE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO AMERICAN PIPE BAND Music, dance, drill teams, beer, food and fun three hours prior OF NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP to the performance. Enjoy the only parade in the United States to honor NATO. Watch as hundreds of bagpipers and drummers compete for the APRIL 25-27, 4:30 - 7:30 PM; APRIL 28, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Over 100 parade units including colorful floats representing honors in this annual competition! SCOPE PLAZA, NORFOLK each of the 29 NATO Member Nations, plus international APRIL 27, NOON – 5:00 PM COMPETITION; APRIL 27, 6:00 PM military bands and more! Sponsored by MASSED PIPING EXHIBITION AND AWARDS CEREMONY; SCOPE APRIL 27, 10:00 AM; DOWNTOWN NORFOLK PLAZA, NORFOLK

NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL FLAG RAISING NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE HIGHLAND HEAVY ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP Celebrate the 29 member NATO alliance with military music The village features performances, cuisine, art, souvenirs, and Cheer on athletes as they compete in such traditional Highland and ceremony. international beers. Fun for all ages! tests of strength as the caber toss, keg toss and odd stone press. APRIL 25, 5:00 PM; SCOPE PLAZA APRIL 27, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM; TOWN POINT PARK, NORFOLK APRIL 28, 11:30 AM; WELLS FARGO PLAZA, CORNER OF CHARLOTTE & BANK STREETS, ACROSS FROM SCOPE PLAZA DRUMLINE™ BATTLE IS BACK! NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL RUGBY EXHIBITION MATCH A Hullabaloo favorite, DrumLine™ Battle showcases marching XV du Pacifique French Army Rugby Team vs. Norfolk Blues percussion ensembles spotlighting their unique talents and creativity in a high energy face-to-face competition. The French Army’s XV du Pacifique team includes a proud APRIL 25-26, 6:00 PM; APRIL 27, 5:00 PM; APRIL 28, 1:00 PM; cohort of Pacific Islanders and as part of the event, they will SCOPE PLAZA perform the haka, a ceremonial dance in Maori culture. A fascinating day of rough and tumble fun! SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019, 6 PM; POWHATAN FIELD, ODU, Photography © Heiko DeWees, Larry Ferdinande, Todd Owyoung, NORFOLK Walter A. Roll Jr., MD, and Thirty-Three Photography ORDER TODAY FOR THE BEST SEATS! Call (877) 741-2787 or visit VAFEST.ORG