South Coast Invitational
October 3, 2026
Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa, CA
Event Details
October 3, 2026
Costa Mesa High School, Costa Mesa, CA
Marching
2026 Field Season
Ticket Information
General Admission $15, Students $5, and Children 5 and under are free. For your convenience, we accept both cash and cashless payments
Spectator Parking
Orange Coast College (OCC) provides spectator parking for the event. OCC is located on Fairview Road, directly across the street from Costa Mesa High School. Spectators should park in Lots C or D and purchase a virtual daily parking permit through the Passport Parking mobile app or PassportParking.com. The current daily rate is $5.00 plus a $0.35 service fee for online/app purchases. Lot C zone: 92845. Lot D zone: 92846.
Once parked, cross Fairview Road at the corner of Merrimac Way and follow the sidewalk down Arlington toward the stadium. Limited parking may also be available at Davis Elementary School (75 spots) on Arlington directly adjacent to the stadium.
Judging Information
Head Judge: Jonathan Chang
Music Performance: Bill Humbert
Music Effect: Paul Rendon
Visual Performance: Charlie Groh
Visual Effect: Dan Smith
Percussion: Bill Castillo
Guard: Alex Franco
Tabulator: Lori Aguirre
Additional Event Information
*IMPORTANT Bus & Truck Arrival and Parking Information
Costa Mesa High School
2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The Costa Mesa Police Department has asked all buses and equipment trucks to enter the parking lots on Fairview Road while traveling NORTH. All buses and trucks should turn right into Lots 1 & 2 from the right lane on Fairview Road. This is not the correct direction if your bus is arriving directly from the 405 Freeway. (Further driving directions in Director's packet)
Your group may be directed to park in the main bus parking lot (Lot 1) at the far end of campus by the main gym. Groups assigned to Warm-up Lot C will be directed to the first parking lot next to the CMHS Performing Arts Center (Lot 2). See the schedule to determine which lot you will enter.
Participating Groups
Division 1A - (1A)
- Edison High School
Division 2A - (2A)
- Laguna Hills Marching Band
- Los Amigos High School
Division 3 Open - (3 Open)
- Aliso Niguel Marching Band
- Bell Gardens High School
- Herbert Hoover High School
- La Quinta High School
Division 3A - (3A)
- Artesia High School Pioneer Regiment
- Santa Ana High School
- Whittier High School Cardinal Brigade
Division 4 Open - (4 Open)
- Centennial High School
- Fountain Valley Royal Regiment
Division 4A - (4A)
- Buena Park High School Coyote Marching Band
- Costa Mesa High School
- David Starr Jordan Panther Regiment
- Huntington Beach High School
- Marina High School
Division 5 Open - (5 Open)
- California High School
- Crescenta Valley High School
- Millikan High School
Division 5A - (5A)
- Lakewood High School Lancer Regiment
Division 6 Open - (6 Open)
- Gahr High School
Division 6A - (6A)
- Irvine High School Marching Band
Participating Groups (Waitlisted)
There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.
