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American rock band known for their blend of emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock.Formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2005 from the merger of two local bands, Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment. The band quickly gained a following with their emotionally charged lyrics and melodic sound, releasing their influential debut EP 'Tales and the Soul' (2006) before signing with Fearless Records. Their major label debut album, 'A Lesson in Romantics' (2007), solidified their place in the scene. Despite lineup changes, including the departure of co-lead vocalist and lyricist Jason Lancaster in 2007, Mayday Parade has maintained consistent output and a dedicated fanbase. They have released multiple successful albums, toured extensively worldwide, and continue to be active.

• The band originated from the merger of Kid Named Chicago (featuring Derek Sanders, Alex Garcia, and Jason Lancaster) and Defining Moment (featuring Jake Bundrick and Brooks Betts).
• Co-founder and co-lead vocalist Jason Lancaster left the band in late 2007, shortly after the release of their debut album 'A Lesson in Romantics', citing personal and creative differences. This was a significant early challenge.
• Their debut EP 'Tales Told by Dead Friends' (2006) and its lead single "Three Cheers for Five Years" gained massive popularity on PureVolume and MySpace, leading to their record deal.
• Tragedy struck in 2013 when a young fan died after falling from the balcony during their performance at a music festival in Bogotá, Colombia. The band expressed deep sorrow and dedicated their next album, 'Monsters in the Closet', to her memory.
• After fulfilling their contract with Fearless Records, they released their fifth album, 'Black Lines' (2015), independently through their own label, Mayday Parade Records.
• Known for their intense and dedicated fanbase, often referred to as part of the 'emo' or 'pop-punk' scene resurgence of the mid-2000s.