Belleville High School to Host Michigan Winter Guard Competition

18 teams from across the state will compete at the annual event on February 22nd

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Belleville High School will host the Michigan Color Guard Circuit Winter Guard Competition on Sunday, February 22nd. The event will feature 18 winter guard units from across Michigan performing throughout the day, with the awards ceremony scheduled for 2:12 PM. Three Belleville High School teams - middle school, high school, and 18 and up - will compete alongside units from other cities including Farmington, Chelsea, Wayne, and Detroit.

Why it matters

The annual winter guard competition is an important event for the Belleville Community Guard programs, which combine the school's color guards and winter guards to provide year-round performance and competition opportunities for local youth ages 9-18+. Hosting the event allows Belleville to showcase its own guard teams while also bringing in top talent from across the state.

The details

The Michigan Color Guard Circuit Winter Guard Competition will run from 11 AM to 2:12 PM on February 22nd at Belleville High School. In addition to the 18 competing teams, there will be local vendors on site and the event is open to the public with a $10 admission fee (free for children 5 and under). The Belleville Community Guard programs are hosting the event in collaboration with the Michigan Color Guard Circuit.

  • The competition will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11 AM to 2:12 PM, with the awards ceremony scheduled for 2:12 PM.

The players

Belleville High School

The host school for the Michigan Color Guard Circuit Winter Guard Competition.

Belleville Community Guard programs

A combination of the Belleville Color Guards and Belleville Tiger Elite Winter Guards that offer year-round guard programs for youth ages 9-18+.

Michigan Color Guard Circuit (MCGC)

The organization collaborating with Belleville Community Guard programs to host the winter guard competition.

Sarah Moon

The administrative director of the Belleville Community Guard programs.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Belleville Community Guard teams will be competing at the Michigan State Championships in Lansing on March 28th.

The takeaway

The annual winter guard competition is an important event for the Belleville Community Guard programs, allowing them to showcase their talent and bring in top teams from across Michigan. Hosting the event reinforces Belleville's commitment to providing performance and competition opportunities for local youth.