I suggest you read the Brass Firemen Page on the Norwood page The Brass Firemen Andy's page. Van Duyne home page. Despite all the world travels, the band has as it's origins and source of strength a long and continuing history of performances all around the North Country, most in connection with Fire Department fund raisers. Fire Department Field Days used to be a weekly occurance around Northern NY, and a few still survive. A large parades precedes the opening of activities on the field.
Fire departments show their newest, shiniest trucks.
Candidates for various elected offices walk the route and converse and shake hands with the folks along the way. Various groups have floats or special entries. There are usually a couple of horses. Kids involved on sports teams or in Scouts wave flags and march along. In other words, your 'typical' hometown parade.