When a band marches past, it is more exciting when they are playing their instruments at the same time. The music may be to accompany the marchers who are walking behind or to support the dancers.
Watch this video to see what I mean. (try changing the settings at the bottom right of the video when it is playing to see it at a different speed of in higher detail.)
Sometimes the people walking in the parade could benefit from some musical support and sometimes they are drowned out by the band of an adjacent float.
Now a final video of my favourite band, the Steel Drum Band. Best wishes to everyone celebrating this month.
