From dragons to magicians to circus performers and popular cinema and television characters, the varied personas and storylines drum corps have staged on the football field in DCI’s more than 40-year history are enough to fill several volumes. If you’re in a pinch and not sure what to wear come October 31, here are 25 drum corps uniforms that are worth a look as inspiration for your next Halloween costume!
1. Hungry Dragon — 1990 Marauders
24th place, 72.700
2. WWI Flying Ace — 2011 Revolution
3. Magician — 2014 Les Stentors
4. Harry Houdini — 2010 Blue Stars
5. Flapper — 2005 Phantom Regiment
6. Vegas Gambler — 2012 Spirit of Atlanta
7. Big Top Ringmaster and Clown — 1971 Cavaliers
8. Lion Tamer — 2009 Velvet Knights
9. Baseball Player — 1994 Southwind
“A League of Their Own” — 19th place, 69.100
10. Painter — 1993 Blue Devils
11. Butterfly — 1990 Magic of Orlando
“Walt Disney’s Fantasia” — 16th place, 83.000
12. Inmates from "Orange is the New Black" — 2007 Bluecoats
13. Don Draper from "Mad Men" — 2007 Cavaliers
14. Roger Sterling from "Mad Men" — 2011 Madison Scouts
15. Peggy Olson from "Mad Men" — 2008 Santa Clara Vanguard
16. Betty Draper from "Mad Men" — 2013 Colts
17. Band of Gypsies — 2007 Glassmen
18. Southern Belle — 1990 Spirit of Atlanta
“Selections from Gone With the Wind” — 11th place, 83.400
19. Chess Piece — 2005 Cadets
20. Medieval Executioner — 2002 Kiwanis Kavaliers
“Hall of Justice” — 20th place, 75.900
21. Baby New Year — 1985 Bridgemen
26th place, 63.600
22. Angel — 2005 Carolina Crown
23. Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" — 1986 Sky Ryders
“Wizard of Oz Highlights” — 9th place, 87.000
24. Scarecrow from "The Wizard of Oz" — 2014 Colts
25. Aretha Franklin — 2013 Jersey Surf
Through Friday, Oct. 31, don’t miss out on DCI’s Spooky Savings sale where you can save on our complete archive of CD, DVD and Blu-ray sets spanning 1974 to 2013. Take this opportunity to scare yourself into starting your holiday shopping early … This deal is horrifyingly good!
