The band of the Fighting Irish made some triumphant sounds as they marched through campus on Thursday.

It was the 173rd year the band did a march out around Notre Dame's campus. Students played the fight song, along with some fanfare as they made their way to the new Ricci Family Fields.

Faculty and students cheered on the band in anticipation of the upcoming football season.

"All of the kids trying out, well over the 400 students, to make a spot in the band of the Fighting Irish and when they start playing the fight song, that is kind of like ringing the school bell that we're officially back in session," said Director of Bands Ken Dye.

Fun fact: The band of the Fighting Irish performed for the first football game against the University of Michigan back in 1887. They have been at every home game since then.