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The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs in front of Gallier Hall

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs in front of Gallier Hall during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band and Marine Forces South color guard performed during the Super Bowl LIX parade in New Orleans on Saturday as the lead service for the championship game.

The Marine Corps participated in multiple events throughout the week, including a flyover by Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, as part of the year-long 250th Marine Corps Birthday celebration.

The Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard leads the Super Bowl LIX parade

The Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color guard lead the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches past Jackson Square

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches past Jackson Square during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade

The Marine Forces Reserve Band performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

A Marine performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Napier, trombone instrumentalist with the Marine Forces Reserve Band, performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. T (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

A Marine performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erick Izquierdo, French horn instrumentalist, Marine Forces Reserve Band, performs at the Super Bowl LIX parade in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Juan Diaz/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band and Marine Forces South color guard leads the Super Bowl LIX parade

The Marine Forces Reserve Band and Marine Forces South color guard leads the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Juan Diaz/U.S. Marine Corps)

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 fly over Jackson Square during the Super Bowl LIX parade

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 fly over Jackson Square during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city

The Marine Forces Reserve Band marches through the city during the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Scott Jenkins/U.S. Marine Corps)

The Marine Forces Reserve logo on a drum

The Marine Forces Reserve Band and Marine Forces South color guard lead the Super Bowl LIX parade, New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2025. (Juan Diaz/U.S. Marine Corps)

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