Mayday Parade Celebrate 25 Years in Epic Sold Out Summer Stage Show
Mayday Parade is one of the most iconic bands in pop punk history, and their live shows have long been considered a staple for many. Celebrating 25 years of some of their most iconic albums, the band once again returned to Asbury Park, NJ for an exhilarating and undeniably epic sold out show at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. With a setlist spanning both their established classic and recent material, Mayday Parade offered a robust showcase of their discography while delivering an emotional and consistently high-energy performance. Frontman Derek Sanders captivated his intimate and vibrant stage presence and the band’s on stage chemistry is still electric to watch even after all these years. For dedicated fans, it was exciting to hear highlights from each of the band’s eras—from the classic albums such as A Lesson In Romantics, Anywhere but Here…, and the self titled Mayday Parade, as well as more recent records such as Sunnyland their latest album Sweet. It’s also a testament to their enduring appeal that both the older and newer material blended together seamlessly and resonated equally with fans.
Being in an active touring band for over a decade isn’t the easiest feat, let alone continuing to maintain a dedicated fanbase in the process. Thankfully for Mayday Parade, they’ve managed to maintain their relevancy by delivering passionate and committed performances and this anniversary tour is another satisfying accomplishment for them. Whether you’ve been a long time fan or a recent one, this tour has something for everyone, and in terms of performing live, the band is very much at the top of their game here. Overall, Mayday Parade’s 25 year anniversary tour comes highly recommended! For more info regarding the tour, be sure to follow Mayday Parade on social and streaming platforms!