In the parades we have two gals march with us holding our banner. They are usually like Miss Oregon, or Mrs. Oregon, or Miss Teen Oregon, something like that. Very nice ladies who are great sports. Usually during the parade, two of our trumpet players in the front row run up and trade with these gals - they hold the banner while the gals hold their trumpets and march with us for a bit. I'd definitely rather have one for these gals marching next to me than some of the guys who do - it even doesn't matter if they can't play trumpet. LOL!