- May 8, 2026
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Dozens of families brought lawn chairs to enjoy Blues and Bar-B-Que in the courtyard of Ocoee High School.
People couldn't wait to get their hands on the bbq food provided by Baconfats Catering.
Moses Witchard and Rebecca Witchard were excited to dive into their food.
Terrell Holt and Shakuanda Holt have loved attending Blues and Bar-B-Que for the past three years. This year's was special because it was their son Terrell Holt Jr.'s final Blues and Bar-B-Que. He will graduate Tuesday, May 26.
Ocoee High band director Bernard "Bernie" Hendricks welcomed everyone to the annual event.
Ocoee High junior Arianna Holguin sang "Sway" as a jazz band played. "It felt electrifying," she said.
Numerous jazz bands shared their talents.
Ocoee High's Ja'mari Taylor and Jeffrey Gale gave the performance their all.
Ocoee High senior Terrell Holt Jr. performed at his final Blues and Bar-B-Que.
Ocoee High saxophone players had the audience engaged in the music.
Alex Jimenez performed multiple solos.
Andres Rincon rocked his solo.
Isaiah Ramos was focused on performing his best.
Jeremiah Petit-Frere had his moment to shine during his solo.
Shakuanda Holt and Terrell Holt grabbed their lawn chairs and found a spot in Ocoee High School's courtyard.
They couldn't wait to see their son Terrell Holt Jr. perform in his final Blues and Bar-B-Que Thursday, May 7.
Families enjoyed performances from Ocoee High School and Ocoee Middle School jazz bands.
Between performances, everyone also enjoyed food from BaconFats Catering.
The Holts have attended each Blues and Bar-B-Que for the past three years, and despite their son graduating Tuesday, May 26, Shakuanda Holt said they love the event so much they likely will continue attending in the future.
