The Newtown High School Marching Band & Color Guard is set to host the Annual Joseph P. Grasso Marching Band Festival on Saturday, October 15, at Blue and Gold Stadium at NHS, 12 Berkshire Road.

Beginning at 6 pm, 11 area bands will perform. The festival traditionally brings back several of the band and guard alumni to join the group as the members enter the home field.

The evening culminates with the senior band and guard members receiving special recognition.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and children under 5 are free.

Due to the 26th Annual Joseph P. Grasso Marching Band Festival, the entire NHS campus will be closed to the public for all other activities on Saturday, October 15.