It's showtime: High school students perform at Crimson Cavalcade of Bands

High school bands gathered Tuesday night for the Crimson Cavalcade of Bands, held at Tuscaloosa County High School Stadium in Northport.

The event, sponsored by the University of Alabama Bands, gives high school marching bands the opportunity to perform their halftime shows in front of other West Alabama high school bands, parents and friends in a supportive environment.

Bands that participated Tuesday were from American Christian Academy, Brookwood, Gordo, Hale County, Hillcrest, Northridge, Tuscaloosa County and Sipsey Valley high schools.

The event is not competitive, but the high school bands do receive feedback on their performances from staff of UA's Million Dollar Band. There was no registration fee and the event was free to attend for families and band supporters.

The Crimson Cavalcade of Bands ended with the Million Dollar Band performing their halftime show in front of the high school bands.

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Crimson Cavalcade of Bands showcases Tuscaloosa high school students