In Drum Corps International’s more than 40-year history, performing ensembles have continually pushed the envelope with their own unique brand of acting and attire to bring Broadway-worthy storylines to life on the football field. In honor of Halloween, take a look back at some of our favorite corps uniforms that if it was possible to assemble them all in one place on All Hallows’ Eve, we think would make for one heck of a costume party!
1. Dracula — 1988 Marauders
“Dracula” — 21st place
2. Clown — 1977 Bridgemen
3. Alice in Wonderland (Alice, White Rabbit, Red Queen, Mad Hatter) — 2006 Cadets
4. Robot — 2012 Jersey Surf
5. Gorilla and Beach Babe — 1989 Velvet Knights
6. Tinker — 2010 Spirit of Atlanta
7. Tailor — 2009 Blue Stars
8. Soldier — 2013 Madison Scouts
9. Spy — 2004 Cavaliers
10. Phantom of the Opera — 1989 Santa Clara Vanguard
11. Zombies from Thriller — 2008 Velvet Knights
12. A King — 2010 Boston Crusaders
13. The King — 2004 Jersey Surf
“Lounging Around with the Fabulous Jersey Surf” — 8th place
14. An Evil Queen — 2013 Phantom Regiment
15. Woman with Creepy Skull — 1995 Blue Devils
16. Dancing Chicken — 1980 Bridgemen
17. The Incredibles — 2009 Les Stentors
18. Superhero — 2009 Madison Scouts
19. Superman — 1980 Crossmen
20. The Maestro — 2008 Carolina Crown
21. Extras from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome — 2013 Gold
22. Jester — 1994 Magic of Orlando
23. The Boxer — 2008 Bluecoats
24. Angel — 2011 Cadets
25. Demon — 2006 Phantom Regiment
26. Matador and Raging Bull — 1988 Velvet Knights
27. Mad Scientist — 2012 Colt Cadets
28. Civil War General — 1979 Bridgemen
29. Samurai Warrior — 2008 Cavaliers
30. Fortuneteller — 2007 Spartans
“Tarot” — 1st place
31. Rock Star — 2011 Carolina Crown
32. Tour de France Champ — 2008 Blue Stars
33. Sailor — 2009 Colts
34. Pirate — 1997 Madison Scouts
35. Showgirl — 2012 Spirit of Atlanta
Through Thursday, 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 2012. Take this opportunity to scare yourself into starting your holiday shopping early … This deal is horrifyingly good! Shop today at DCIstore.org! Photos from the Drum Corps International and Drum Corps World archives.
