London New Year’s Day Parade

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change based on local health regulations. A final, more detailed itinerary will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the event date.

There is limited capacity for this event. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Deposits must be paid in order to be confirmed. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26^TH: Travel Day

• Depart from your gateway airport on a wide-bodied jet for LONDON, ENGLAND!
• Fly overnight with a Varsity Spirit Staff Member, other All Americans and families, and enjoy dinner, beverages and on-board entertainment.
• Enjoy a good night’s sleep and a little breakfast before touching down at one of London’s major airports.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27^TH : Arrive to London, England!

• Once off the aircraft, pass through customs and immigration before being met by a London Parade Representative.
• Make the short journey into central London by luxury motor coach to your London hotel.
  • The LNYDP will be split into two hotel locations based on your gateway city. Additional information regarding your hotel location will be sent out closer to the event.
• Upon arrival at the hotel, check into your room and attend an orientation meeting to find out all about the week ahead.
• Adventure out into London. Dinner this evening will be served in one of the hotel’s banquet rooms.

 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28^TH: Guided Tour of London!

• Gather by bus groups this morning for a GUIDED TOUR of the greatest capital city in the world!
• During the day, visit such places as BUCKINGHAM PALACE (home to King Charles III), the TOWER OF LONDON, ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (one of the world’s most impressive cathedrals), WESTMINSTER ABBEY (England’s most important ecclesiastical building and scene of the royal wedding of William & Kate), BIG BEN, and the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (the country’s political heart).
• Throughout the week, enjoy four optional GUIDED AUDIO WALKING TOURS for a firsthand look at some of London’s most magnificent sites. Take advantage of them all!
• Dinner will be served in your hotel.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29^TH:  Tour of Windsor Castle and Show!

• This day’s guided tour takes you out of the capital towards the west, to one of England’s greatest and most historic cities— WINDSOR.
• This city has been home to a ROYAL PALACE for over 900 years. Although still used by the royal family, parts of the palace are open to the public, and you will be able to see some of the chapels, the State Apartments, and even Queen Mary’s Doll House– all within the castle walls!
• Upon your return to London, you will dine with your meal card before departing for a show at London’s West End!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30^TH:  Tower of London

• Today, you will visit the Tower of London to tour the magnificent grounds and prepare to be dazzled by the breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones in the Crown Jewels.
• Receive a London Transport Day Oyster Card for use on the extensive underground network. Follow a unique itinerary for the day and head off by taking “the tube” to visit a variety of London landmarks!
• Use your meal card to dine in any of a range of popular London restaurants.
• Parade rehearsal this evening at the hotel.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31^ST: Happy New Year’s Eve!

• Another chance to EXPLORE LONDON! Continue to use your Oyster Card.
• Check your London Parade Welcome Pack for details of many more places of interest, like the TATE GALLERY or COVENT GARDEN!
• Use your meal card for dinner in central London to experience a unique British dish!
• Ring in the New Year with a private party before turning in for the night. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1^ST: Parade Day!

• Rise and shine for the London NEW YEAR’S PARADE!
• Upon departing the hotel for the parade assembly area, the day will begin with the Official London Parade photo! Your performance group will have a professional photograph taken in performance uniform, with a major London landmark as an iconic backdrop.
• Perform alongside 10,000 participants before a street side audience of more than one million, and via television, a total audience of more than 20 million around the world! Celebrate with all of London, as you cheer and dance your way past BERKELEY SQUARE, BIG BEN, DOWNING STREET, TRAFALGAR SQUARE, PICCADILLY CIRCUS, and THE RITZ HOTEL.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2^ND: Depart home from London!

• With your belongings and memories all packed, it’s time to board your motor coach and head to the airport for your return flight to the U.S.
• During the daytime flight home you will be served lunch shortly after take-off and afternoon tea shortly before arrival.
• Complimentary refreshments and inflight entertainment will also be provided as you travel home in comfort following what will have been an extraordinary week on the London Varsity Spirit All-American Tour

CLICK HERE for 2025 London New Year’s Day Pricing Information

TOUR COST, RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS: The total number accepted for the tour is limited. Completed reservation application and $900.00 (non-refundable) per person deposit MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT LLC OFFICE on or before the dates listed below: (This deposit is credited towards your total cost.)

HOW DOES PRICING WORK? All prices listed on the pricing sheet are per person.

PAYMENT DEADLINES: $900 per person deposit due by the following dates below.*

• If you attended camp in June, your deposit is due on July 11, 2024.
• If you attended camp in July, your deposit is due on August 15, 2024.
• If you attended camp in August, your deposit is due on September 6, 2024.

SECOND PAYMENT OF $1,200 PER PERSON IS DUE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT LLC OFFICE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15 2024. UNIFORMS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS MADE.

*Trips may sell out prior to deadlines. Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis with deposits. After September 14, please call the Varsity Spirit LLC office for availability at 800-238-0286 (option 2) for availability. 

Cancellations on or before September 24, 2024 will receive a full refund except for the $500 of your deposit. For cancellations between September 25, 2024 and October 14, 2024 an additional $1000 per person penalty will apply.  After October 15, 2024 there will be no refunds.

CHAPERONES: EACH All-American MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE ADULT CHAPERONE. However, if there is more than one All-American attending from your school, you may have one chaperone for up to two All-Americans and must all room together. Adult Chaperones must be 21 years of age or older. Varsity Spirit LLC is not responsible for supervising the All-Americans.

SPECTATORS: In addition to below, spectators will receive the following items:

• Grandstand seat for the New Years Day Parade
• New Year’s Day brunch at the hotel

Included with Cost of Trip	NOT Included with Cost of Trip
Participation in the 39th London New Years Day Parade	Round trip airfare from hometown to USA gateway city (if applicable)
Round Trip economy air travel from your USA gateway to a major London airport	Money for any souvenirs and extra purchases beyond what is included in cost of trip
Round trip motorcoach transfers from your London airport to the hotel	Meals outside of what is included with the tour package
Six (6) nights of accommodation at a four star hotel
Enhanced continental buffet breakfast served each day in London (6 breakfast meals total)
Two (2) Hotel Dinners
Four (4) dinners through meal cards that can be used throughout London
Card to access the London ‘tube’ system
All-American Uniform
Souvenir T-Shirt for All-American and spectators
Pre-packed snack for performers on parade day
Educational guided tour of London’s West End and City ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Buckingham Palace
One (1) admission ticket to the Tower of London – including the Crown Jewels
Excursion to Windsor with a professional tour guide, transportation and entrance into Windsor Castle
Link to download historical walking tours of London. Including Parade Route guide, Rock and Roll Capital and Explore the Southbank.
Admission ticket to an evening performance of a West End musical at a London Theatre.
Exclusive New Year’s Eve Celebration at hotel
New Year’s Day brunch for parents & spectators
Digital copy of group photo taken on New Year’s Day
2025 London New Year’s Day Parade medal for all parade performers
Access code to a Vimeo download of full parade
All tips and taxes to service providers

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To help protect your travel investment, we offer optional travel insurance for your trip. This can cover trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed connections, baggage delay and much more.

Travel protection must be purchased within 2 weeks of registering for the event and must be paid in full with your deposit. For more information about what the insurance covers, please click here: https://www.tripmate.com/wpF440V

Insurance for London is based on the gateway city and the costs can be found below. Prices listed are per person.

*The quoted price for the travel protection plan includes the plan premium and a fee for non-insurance assistance services. You may obtain information on the plan fees by emailing assistancefees@tripmate.com.

Gateway City	Insurance Cost
Atlanta	$325.00
Austin	$297.00
Chicago	$299.00
Dallas	$335.00
Denver	$314.00
Houston	$297.00
Kansas City	$325.00
Los Angeles	$300.00
Newark	$284.00
New Orleans	$335.00
New York JFK	$283.00
Orlando	$297.00
Phoenix	$314.00
San Francisco	$300.00
Seattle	$297.00
Washington DC	$288.00

CLICK HERE to register for the 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade!

Registration Specialist:

• Seneca Reyna – seneca.reyna@varsity.com

Please do not email credit card information. After your registration is received and entered, you will receive a confirmation via email. Please allow 10-14 business days for it to be entered. Once you receive the confirmation email, you may contact the Varsity office at 800-238-0286 to make a credit card payment. Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Registration will not be complete until payment is received. 

Adult Release Waiver – COMING SOON

Minor Release Waiver – COMING SOON

Roundtrip airfare from a USA gateway city to a London airport is included in the cost of the tour.

Round trip airfare from your hometown to a gateway city is not included in the cost of the tour and will be the responsibility of the attendees.

Below are this year’s list of gateway cities:

• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
• Chicago, IL
• Denver, CO
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• New York City, NY
• Kansas City, MO
• Los Angeles, CA
• Newark, NJ
• Orlando, FL
• Phoenix, AZ
• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Washington DC

*Gateway cities are subject to change and availability.

Airfare from your hometown to your selected gateway city is not included in the cost of the trip and will be the responsibility of the attendee.

Check out our travel partners and airline discounts that are available to all Varsity Spirit  attendees below:

Airline and Rental Car Discounts: 

Delta Airlines – COMING SOON!

Southwest Airlines – COMING SOON!

AVIS Car Rentals

Female athletes will receive a uniform top, skirt, briefs, pullover and poms, Male athletes will receive a uniform top, pants and a pullover.

All participants will need to bring white tennis shoes and white socks. Uniforms will be shipped two weeks prior to the event.

CLICK HERE to view the London New Year’s Day Parade Uniform Fit Guide.

Not sure what size to order? Watch our Uniform Measurement Guide to find out:

CLICK HERE to view 2025 London New Year’s Day Parade Terms and Conditions.

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CLICK HERE to view more information about Varsity Spirit’s fundraising partners!