Bellefontaine High School Marching Band Color Guard member Emelee Earick hits her final mark during the band’s Wednesday rehearsal. The band and the Bellefontaine Music Parents Association continue a three-decade tradition Saturday with the annual Band Spectacular Marching Band Festival. In addition to the host band, units from North Union, Triad, Ridgemont, Jackson Center, Riverside, West Liberty-Salem, Graham, Indian Lake, Urbana, Anna, Benjamin Logan and Sidney will perform starting at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. at Dodd Stadium and admission is $5. (EXAMINER PHOTO | JOEL E. MAST)