UW-L Alumni Band Events

Oktoberfest 2026 Schedule!
September 24 - 27

Highlights to include: 

• Thursday night get together for the Torchlight Parade
• Post parade get together at Earls Bar
• Tapping of the Golden Keg meet
• Friday night rehearsal details
• Saturday parade
• Post parade party

Oktoberfest Parade Details: 

Thursday, September 24:
Alumni gathering to watch the Torchlight Parade on the northside and meet up after the parade at Earls Bar, corner of King and 3rd.

Friday, September 25:
Rehearsal at the Cleary Center. Roughly the center opens about 5:30 for a social 'hour', meeting around 7pm, practice about 7:30pm.

Saturday, September 26:
- Pogreba's is our meeting spot on the northside, corner of Avon and Clinton - opens at 8am. The equipment trailer will be open from approximately 8:30-9:30.
- Walk up and play with the SEMB at 9:30 and group picture time before the Parade starts at 10am
- The post parade party will at the La Crosse Bierhaus, 3rd street across from Buzzard Billy’s. The entire UWL Rock n Roll band including horns will be there. No cover. Music starts at 2:00

We have some instruments for loan (FHorn, Baritone, Sousas) and percussion. To reserve please contact either Kris Cvikota or Eric Miller. 

If you are a 'NEW' alumni member you get a FREE TSHIRT! There will be a post to comment to make sure we have your size waiting for you. If you are a returning member and need a different shirt comment there also - there is a fee of $10 to purchase additional shirts.

Watch this page for more details and mark your calendars for some hometown La Crosse fun with your favorite bandies!