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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
DAY TWO
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Battle of the Bands & Closing Ceremony
Music • Culture • Community • Celebration
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science Football Field
Howard University’s
“Showtime” Marching Band
Theme: 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s
VS
Morgan State University’s
“Magnificent Marching Machine” Marching Band
Theme: New Edition Classics
Battle of the Bands
Sunday, September 20, 2026
John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science Football Field
95 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02120
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pre-game Tailgating
Morning Tailgating & Vendors
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Battle of the Bands
Local High School Band Performances
HBCU Battle of the Bands Showcase
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Post-Game Tailgating
TICKETS AVAILABLE
VIP Tent & Reserved Seating
$80.00 per person / Two for $150.00 (Early Bird by July 1)
Includes cocktails, appetizers, a gift bag, and comp admission for a Boston Public School Student
General Admission
$40.00 / Two for $75.00
Includes comp admission for a Boston Public School Student w/student ID
College Students
$10.00 w/Student ID
Children under 5
FREE
CLOSING NIGHT CEREMONY
City Winery Boston
Beverley St. Boston MA 02114
7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIP Reception
Reserved seating
Complimentary wine & appetizers
8:00pm - 12:00am
Ceremony
Summary of Weekend Events and Next Steps
LIVE Jazz, Blues, and R&B featuring Boston’s Finest
LIVE performance by Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s Students
Acknowledge/Performance by the winning HBCU Marching Band
VIP Tickets $175.00
Includes complimentary wine & appetizers
General Admission $150.00
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
DAY ONE
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A first-of-its-kind event uniting students, families, educators, and industry leaders to explore what’s possible in STEM. EthnicOnline Foundation seeks to create a space where curiosity, confidence, STEM and HBCU culture intersect.
Hosted by
STEM College Expo
On hand, Massachusetts STEM Colleges & featuring the top 10 HBCU STEM Colleges
STEM Career Fair
Connect with employers, internships, and mentors
STEM Zone
Featuring STEM 101 for Parents Panel Discussion & STEM Demo Breakout Rooms