Not only did the nation celebrate the Fourth of July on Tuesday, but corps from across the country also gathered in Lynn, Massachusetts, to march parades and then compete against each other at The Beanpot Invitational.

Here's a recap of all the action:

Carolina Crown (Ft. Mill, SC) -- 77.600

This corps certainly came out to "wow" the crowd tonight. Carolina Crown's visual program, including the color guard, has been improving and is keeping the corps well in consideration for the top echelon of the activity. One thing's for certain: these new uniforms really show off the corps' footwork -- and they're certainly taking advantage of that. The corps premiered a new prop, front and center on the 50, that raises the ballad's vocalist up into the air above the hornline's beautiful chords. As we follow the corps through the deconstruction of the modern football field, the corps' music truly takes the audience for a trip through its concept even if it may not be obvious at a first look. (High GE, Brass)

The Cadets (Allentown, PA) -- 76.400

The Cadets start their show off in a large cross stretching from their stained-glass props to the church pews. The priest-like long uniforms are a dramatic departure from the traditional Cadets uniform. The battery is the first to introduce the white uniforms as they come out of the stained glass props. The impact of the trombones from the church pews is unnerving. The percussion continues to gain steam from the beginning of the season, and the bass drum solo was unbelievable. The emotional performance of The Cadets following the drum show great individual investment into the show. This show continues to evolve and will certainly gain more GE as the corps is certain to do more with the props in the back of the field. (High Percussion)

Crossmen (San Antonio, Texas) -- 72.500

Crossmen have come a long way since the last time we saw them at the DCI Tour Premiere. With the color guard in its brand new neon uniforms, it is able to complement the magenta and orange accents of the corps' uniforms and plume. Adorned with fireworks in the night sky above it, this young corps is really drawing the fans into its show, "Enigma," this season. The hornline and percussion sections span the dynamics from piano to forte as they build into the end of the show's second movement, drawing your attention all the way to the front right corner of the field. Their ballad opens up the floodgates on the hornline when it comes to the big hits -- paired with a beautiful French horn solo. The closer builds all the way through to the end; and for this time in particular, the ending was paired with an appropriate, perfectly timed *Bang!* from the local fireworks.

Colts (Dubuque, Iowa) -- 66.300

The Colts debuted some great new uniforms. The brain prop in the center of the field showed the two hemispheres of the brain at work -- the logical left side versus the creative right side. The color guard had a great show. The flight of equipment during tosses was very readable, and the ballad has a great flag moment with integration of color schemes representing either side of the brain. The corps has a great balance across the ensemble right now, and the front ensemble is sounding particularly good. 

Spirit of Atlanta (Atlanta) -- 63.300

Spirit of Atlanta came out with a fresh look on things with their new uniforms. We loved the opening hurricane-like drill that leads into their first impact. The contrast in colors from their uniforms when they face backfield is very noticeable. Again, the speed of the drill when performers go into double-time gives the show moments of high velocity in contrast against the regular-time feet. The functionality of the guard uniforms to be able to pull off the drastic colors changes shows great design and seamless transitions for those uniform changes. The percussion is showing a great deal of improvement against previous years.

Genesis (Austin, Texas) -- 57.500

The newest addition to Drum Corps International's World Class did not disappoint in Lynn! Sprinkled with impressive soloists, this hornline is filled to the brim with talent. Genesis' 2017 production is filled with easily recognizable pieces like "Pure Imagination" and "Hide and Seek." Genesis is starting the 2017 competitive season strong with their visual technique, already performing their drill at an impressively high level.

Jersey Surf (Camden County, NJ) -- 54.800

Performing their 2017 show, "Make It Our Own," for the first time for the FloMarching audience, Jersey Surf definitely came ready to impress on Tuesday night under the beautiful sunset. Starting their show off with "Shofukan" by Snarky Puppy, a muted trumpet/trombone trio, took us into jazz-land. Paired with a quickly moving drill, the corps really lets loose with this awesome tune. The rest of Jersey Surf's show really draws in the crowd and gives it something to enjoy right out of the gates.

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