Despite the rainy conditions, the Elk Point-Jefferson Marching Band members are all smiles before they get on a charter bus to head off to Tampa, FL to play during halftime of the ReliaQuest Bowl. Photo courtesy of Emily Wells

The Elk Point-Jefferson Marching Band members had a unique experience Jan. 2. They were able to travel to Tampa, FL to play during halftime of the ReliaQuest Bowl.

The teams that are playing this year are the University of Illinois and Mississippi State University. The game was played Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium, the home of NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to Elk Point-Jefferson Band Di…