State Champions! Mahwah Marching Thunderbirds Claim the Crown | Mahwah High School | 2026

Mahwah police and fire departments quickly mobilized to give the state champion Marching Thunderbirds an unforgettable, short-notice hero’s welcome. As the band buses returned home, a spectacular escort of flashing red and blue lights, wailing sirens, and blasting air horns guided them through the streets, turning a sudden celebration into a roaring community parade that culminated in a standing ovation at the high school.