An El Paso high school band packed their bags and hit the road Friday heading to the performance of a lifetime.

A Moreno Valley marching band, the Cal Poly float and the Norco Cowgirls will be on the 5-mile route on New Year’s Day.

The Rose Parade fanfare has already hit the pavement, as members of the Los Angeles All-City Marching Band performed for LAUSD board members and parade officials on Friday morning at Dodger Stadium.