02/09/2018Kentucky State University marching band to perform in New Orleans during Mardi GrasKentucky State University marching band to perform in New Orleans during Mardi GrasThe Kentucky State University marching band will perform during three parades as part of the Mardi Gras festivities Feb. 10-13. The Mighty Marching Thorobreds will send approximately 140 band members to compete against some of the best bands in the nation, according to Alvin Level, director of bands at Kentucky State. “This is the mecca for bands that march and play in the HBCU style,” Level said. HBCUs are Historically Black Colle...