By: MAJ Rewa Mariger
The Regimental Band departed Thursday afternoon for New Orleans, Louisiana to participate in Mardi Gras’ longest parade: Krewe of Endymion, famous for its finale in the Super Dome. Kid Rock will be this year's Grand Marshall and the parade will kickoff at 4:15pm on Saturday. Read more about the Endymion parade here. The Highty-Tighties will return on Sunday, and the Pep Band will perform for the 2pm Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball game versus Wake Forest.