Legacy Reports

Ohio State Band & US Fleet Forces Band Celebrate “Bicen+10” at Put-in-Bay

The Ohio State University’s Best Damn Band in the Land performs in celebration of the “Bicen+10” Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie (1813-2023).  You’re invited to Put-in-Bay’s Labor Day Weekend.

Sunday, September 3  —  All events are rain or shine!

12:45pm: Be at the Miller Ferry Catawba Dock if you would like to see The Ohio State University Marching Band as they board the 1:00 pm ferry to Put-in-Bay. Please allow extra time to park.

1:30pm: Put-in-Bay Antique Car Parade travels through Downtown Put-in-Bay.

1:45pm: The OSU Marching Band performs aboard Miller Ferry through the Put-in-Bay harbor.

2pm: The OSU Marching Band arrives at the Miller Ferry Downtown Dock, located on Bayview Ave. at Miller Marina, Put-in-Bay.

2pm – 2:45pm: The OSU Marching Band will parade from Miller Marina to Downtown Put-in-Bay and around DeRivera Park to end at Put-in-Bay School.

4pm – 4:45pm: The U.S. Fleet Forces Navy Band performs at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Visitor Center Porch.

5:15pm – 6pm: The U.S. Fleet Forces Navy Band’s second performance at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Visitor Center Porch.

7pm: The OSU Marching Band will march from Put-in-Bay School through Downtown Put-in-Bay to Perry’s Monument.

7 pm – 8pm: The OSU Marching Band performs at Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial.

TBD – Finale Fireworks Display

9pm & 9:30pm:

Additional Miller Ferry trips leaving Put-in-Bay for passengers.