MarchFourth

Sat. 8/2/25 at The Ruins. Doors at 5:30pm. Outdoor venue. All-ages. Pets not allowed.

Tickets are $25 in advance (click here,) or $35 at the door.  

MarchFourth is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires unabashed dancing and an atmosphere of celebration. Born in Portland 22 years ago on a Mardi Gras Day, MarchFourth’s collaborative roster has evolved through many musical generations. The M4 family now spans from Oregon and Seattle down to New Orleans.

Costumed as a psychedelic punk rock marching band circus troupe, M4’s show features electric bass, guitar, a 4-piece percussion corps, a 7-part horn section, dancers, acrobatics, stilt-walkers, a live visual artist, and a diverse musical repertoire. Far from a "marching band" in any traditional sense, they have been known to swagger through town playing a few tunes before taking the stage.

A cross between a funky New Orleans brass band and a circus troupe,…