America's Youth on Parade (AYOP) 2026
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
📍 Joyce Center at University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
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About This Competition
America's Youth on Parade returns to the Joyce Center at the University of Notre Dame for its 55th consecutive year, hosting one of baton twirling's most celebrated national events. The 2026 AYOP (July 14–18) features the Miss Majorette of America Pageant, National Majorette Contest, World Open Solo and Corps Championships, National Rhythmic Championships, Men's Nationals, and National Collegiate Championships, with an IBTF Inspiration Cup Qualifier on July 13.
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