Kracker Jacks Entertainment is a group of professional musicians that have been combining precision drumming and marching with comedy to entertain crowds of young and old throughout the country since 1983. The group promotes family fun and can serve as an alternative or complement to amateur and high school musical and performance groups. As a small group, the Kracker Jacks can adapt to the entertainment needs of several different types of organizations. As a marching unit, the Kracker Jacks have the versatility to perform in several different venues.
Experience for the group includes, but is not limited to, performances at parades, international conferences, drum corps competitions, professional and amateur sporting events, parties, and charitable fundraisers.
In addition, the Kracker Jacks have donated their time and talents to several non-profit and charitable organizations including:
- AIDS Foundation
- March of Dimes
- Special Olympics
- National Cancer Society
- Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
- American Diabetes Association
- American Cancer Society
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- United Way
- High School Arts and Music Programs
- Downtown Councils
- Chambers of Commerce
- Lions Clubs
- American Legions
- VFWs, Volunteer Fire Departments
- 40 & 8s
- Boyscout Organizations
- Family Service Programs
- Memorial Services
- Fundraising Benefits and others.
The Kracker Jacks have received hundreds of awards in competitions and exhibitions. In addition, the group has received numerous honors and certificates of appreciation from various charities and civic organizations. Our Nation also honored the Kracker Jacks when they flew a flag over the United States Capitol, acknowledging the organization's contributions and achievements. Since its inception in 1983, the Kracker Jacks Drumline has performed in 305 cities around the country, including the Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, LA two straight years (2003 & 2004), and the 2003 Halloween Parade in New York City! |