WINNER of the 2024 Ocean County High School Marching Band

We have a winner! It was a battle up until the end. Your school spirit in Ocean County is just amazing. VOTING HAS CLOSED.

Oh man, to me there is nothing better than a Friday night at a local football game listening to the marching band in their seats playing their hearts out. I love sitting right next to them in the bleachers. That is the BEST school spirit!

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I tried to play several instruments as a youth - the clarinet, flute, and drums. I just couldn't do it. Looking back now, I guess I didn't give it enough time to learn. The marching band always had a little club and I think I secretly always wanted to be a part of it. That's why I would sit next to them in the bleachers. I wanted to be a part of their passion and school spirit.

We have the "best" marching bands in Ocean County. I love a good competition. Every year I look forward to this "friendly" competition. It's time to vote for the BEST Marching Band in Ocean County. We narrowed it down to the Top 5 that you voted for.

The WINNER of the BEST Marching Band in Ocean County with thousands and thousands and thousands of votes: TOMS RIVER EAST Marching Raiders

A big Congratulations to Toms River East!

Barnegat was close but the votes kept pouring in for Toms River East.

School spirit flies high in Ocean County. It seems like it was always Toms River East and Barnegat High school in the lead. Thank you for all of your votes.

Best Ocean County Marching Bands

We asked you for which local high school marching band you think is the best.

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