We are
The 369th Experience Band
The 369th Experience Band was created to serve as a living memorial to the story of African American and Puerto Rican American soldiers who fought gallantly in World War One in the 369th Regiment, known as the Harlem Hellfighters.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the 369th Experience is dedicated to developing and implementing educational and cultural opportunities that share the stories of their service and sacrifice in battle, and for their lasting legacy of bringing American Jazz to Europe.
Today, 65 African-American and Puerto Rican men from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other school bands come together on special occasions to honor and commemorate their service and sacrifice.
Now we need your help to make history again!
The 369th Experience Band has been invited to march in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this November!
A Purpose Driven Campaign
The 369th Experience is proud to partner with Soulivity Media on this historic journey. The CEO and Founder of Soulivity, Brian Westley Johnson, shares his personal invitation for you to join us on this mission to get the band to New York this November.
Help Us Get
to New York.
More than 100 years ago, the original 369th Infantry Regimental Band marched up 5th Avenue to Harlem in the historic welcome home parade after returning home from World War One. It will be an honor for The 369th Experience Band to follow in the footsteps of those brave soldiers and talented musicians 100 years later - this time in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
This American tradition will serve as a powerful educational moment as we share the heroic story of men who fought for the rights of others while having very few of their own when they returned home.
We need your help to raise the funds required to ensure the band can march in November. Join with us today!
