The Michigan State University Band travels by train to the Rose Bowl in 1956. In addition to pre-game and half-time shows, the band makes concert appearances in Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles' Pershing Square, Tucson, Dallas, and St. Louis. The pre-game show is entitled "The Toy Town Band on Parade", and the half-time show is "Story of the American Bandstand". The band is also shown marching in the 67th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.