FAMU, B-CU marching bands reunite at Battle of the Bands

For the first time in two years, the Florida A&M Marching 100 and the Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats performed on the same field Friday night. The two HBCUs - with their dedicated alumni cheering on - played at the Amway Center during the 2013 Florida Blue Florida Classic Battle of the Bands.

ORLANDO, Florida --  For the first time in two years, the Florida A&M Marching 100 and the Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats performed on the same field Friday night.

And the rivalry and showmanship between FAMU and BC-U hasn't gone away.

The two historically black schools - with their dedicated alumni cheering on - played at the Amway Center during the annual Battle of the Bands.

The event, part of Florida Classic Week, which culminates Saturday at the Citrus Bowl, is a celebration of marching bands.

The two college bands, as well as high school bands from across the state and country, performed for thousands at the arena.

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