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FOUNDER’S DAY

Every year on April 8th, we celebrate the life of Cavalier founder, Don Warren. Don left a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. For this and much more, we remember him on this day by proudly wearing our members jacket.

2023 Marks the 5 year anniversary of the celebration of this day and the first Founders Day Video. Scroll down to submit your photo for the 75th anniversary updated Founders Day Video!

DON WARREN

Don Warren founded The Cavaliers in 1948 as the drum and bugle corps for Boy Scout Troop 111 in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. Warren would go on to lead The Cavaliers and make his mark in the marching arts world, with more than 20 national championships and seven Drum Corps International world championships under his belt. Most importantly, he would help cultivate the next generation of leaders, educators and beyond.

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2023 75th Anniversary Founders Day Video

Fellow CAVALIERS! It’s been a few years since we updated the FOUNDERS DAY video. Please submit a photo of yourself wearing your jacket using the form on the page.

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