Part of the LaPorte Festival of Bands series, welcome back to the historic Civic Auditorium here in downtown LaPorte for THE BATTLE OF THE NORTH! IPEs from all across the nation compete for the Civic Quadratone Trophy; a golden plated quadratone. Enjoy a good evening of showmanship and musicianship and a display by the Carlisle Belles during the finale accompanied by the Cadet Band!