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Broughton High School band marches in Tournament of Roses parade

The Broughton High School band marched in the Tournament of Roses parade on Monday in Pasadena, Calif.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — For the second time in four years, the Broughton High School band marched in the Tournament of Roses parade.

The band held the coveted final spot in the nearly 6-mile parade held in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday. 

Broughton also marched in the parade in 2008. 

Broughton's band had 15 months to prepare and raise money to cover the nearly $500,000 travel bill to the parade.

To prepare, band members practiced carrying instruments while they marched 6 miles around the school's track. They also worked on perfecting two songs – "Grand Ol' Flag" and "God Bless America." 

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