Costa Rica's Marching Band Brings Musical Flair to Santa Monica Pier

In a vibrant display of color and culture, the esteemed Banda Municipal de Zarcero from Costa Rica graced the Santa Monica Pier with an enchanting performance this Wednesday afternoon, on December 28, 2023. As onlookers were treated to an array of dancers and flag twirlers, the air buzzed with anticipation for their upcoming performance at the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.
Banda Municipal de Zarcero, hailing from the verdant highlands of Costa Rica, has taken its rightful place on the California stage, with a series of high-profile performances scheduled for this week. Their tour includes the bustling walkways of Disneyland and culminates in a much-anticipated appearance at the Rose Parade, where they will stand as the sole ambassadors of Latin American rhythm and festivity.
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Fabian Lewkowicz is an award winning Santa Monica-based professional photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for several media outlets including the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Santa Monica Corsair, Fabian has captured some of the most iconic moments of Santa Monica.
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[@mariaestherbarbozaaraya4595]

Me encantaría ver ese espectáculo en Costa Rica , los felicito, son extraordinarios. Que orgullo. ❤

[@user-ps1xf8lv5s]

Proud of my Costa Rica Bella.

[@sincerelyjerry244]

this is an awesome band. thank you

[@MartaRamirez-hg5kl]

La banda exelente, los bailes exelentes. Los traes exelentes. Y la energía al mil❤

[@leidysequeira4898]

❤❤❤ PRECIOSA PRESENTACION DE MI BELLA COSTARICA.MUCHAS FELICIDADES❤❤❤❤

[@PopularesVox]

That looks a fun event 😃 People need things like this that cheer the spirit in what is has become dark and gloomy times. I see this performance will be part of the Tournament of Roses Parade, you should go Fabian and record some footage.

[@jennymora5211]

Mi zarcero bello . Pura vida 🇨🇷❤️

[@MJ-sz6ys]

Talento y esfuerzo puro ❤

[@alfonsogil5334]

La que más quería escuchar sólo hay un pedacito. A pedir su mano. Me fascina ésta banda.

[@kkppll123]

大家好快乐❤，羡慕你们的生活，想去玩

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Much 💚u

[@cristian35950]

HERMOSO VIDEO PURA VIDA

[@monikaguendel4021]

Que orgullo❤

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

I love my country my roots and shout out to my dearly departed grandmother who’s apart of Costa Rica history .

[@haroldbadilla3224]

Y si ud dice amar a Costa Rica porqué no lo escribió en español ❓

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@haroldbadilla3224 mi Español is no Bueno. 💚soy la mas Matcha en mi Familia.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@haroldbadilla3224 that’s why Harold . I was raised more American and i speak more spanglish. I know it never too late .ill always 💚 and have 💚 for Costa Rica. My own grandmas apart of that beautiful country .

[@haroldbadilla3224]

​@@nancysantamarialatica1141si se hace ud misma llamar y decir que es de Costa Rica,cómo tal hablar y escribir en castellano.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@haroldbadilla3224 no Eden do pedo Feliz Año

[@SuperDanMega]

Beautiful!!, I missed it!.😢❤

[@wastedvomit88]

que bellos..excelente trabajo..por eso son # 1. viva tiquisia

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Gorgeous

[@user-nx1mt4gj5v]

The only country in the world 9 out of 10 are so pretty🎉

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Hola ticas y ticos

[@monikaguendel4021]

Saludos

[@maucostarico]

hola

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Shake shake circles slow move move o yea .

[@user-xm9td9sd4x]

😂

[@mariusregulus4059]

Habiendo música tan bella en Costa Rica, desperdician su talento con un repertorio vulgar y corriente!!!

[@franciscojesusalvarado1254]

Costa Rica es la única banda latinoamericana en participar y por respeto a los países representados decidieron tocar musica estos países también

[@normaramirez4599]

Correcto... Nada de vulgar y corriente. Estamos muy orgullosos de que la banda representa a toda Latinoamérica. Lo que es la ignorancia 😢

[@jgs150283]

@mariusregulua4059 Cállate tierroso!!

[@AnaLorenaCLopez]

Le invito a seguir la página de la banda e informarse del nombre de las canciones y sus compositores y de TODAS las canciones para que se eduque un poco y no haga comentarios fuera de lugar.

[@akela109]

Dónde está lo vulgar de esa música?🤔.... Más bien es una excelente recopilación que representa a toda Latinoamérica.... Las piezas ticas que tocaron son buenísimas también.... De mi parte orgullosísimo y me siento súper bien representado por la Banda Municipal de Zarcero💪