About the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

Eligible Participants:

  • Junior High All-Americans & NCA/NDA All-American Nominees
  • Junior Varsity All-Americans & NCA/NDA All-American Nominees
  • Eligible States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin 

Year in School: 4th grade and above

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Trip Dates: November 25-28, 2025

🗓️ Event Itinerary

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. A final, more detialed itinerary will be emailed to all registered attendees closer to the event date. 

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

Tuesday November 25, 2024: Arrive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*

  • Arrivals and check in: Rooms are not guaranteed to be ready until 4:00 PM. The hotel can store your luggage if neeeded.
  • Welcome to Philadelphia dinner
  • Parade Rehearsal for All-Americans
    • Chaperones and parents will have an Orientation Meeting that will provide details on the week!

*Travel arrangements to and from Philadelphia are NOT INCLUDED in the cost of the trip. All-Americans will need to provide their own transportation from the airport to the hotel. This is not included in the price of the trip. 

Wednesday Novemebr 26, 2025: Rehearsal and Sightseeing

  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart the hotel for the main parade rehearsal at the Philadelphia Art Museum
  • Return to the hotel and enjoy some free time!
  • Join on an optional walking tour of Historic Philadelphia! Guides in colonial dress will take you to see famous landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
  • Board the boat for a Dinner Cruise along the Delaware River complete with a DJ and dancing!

Thursday November 27: Happy Thanksgiving & Parade Day!

  • Rise and Shine for an early breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart the hotel for the 104th Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade!
  • Perform and cheer to the crowds along the streets of PHiladelphia! At the end of the parade route, perform for a live TV show and participate in the parade finale!
  • Returnt to the hotel for a traditional Thanksgiving Lunch!
  • Enjoy free time in the afternoon
  • Celebrate Thanksgiving this evening witha  DJ Dance party and pizza

Friday November 28th, 2025: Return Home

  • BReakfast buffet at the Holton Penns Landing Hotel
  • Check out and depart for home!

🏷️ Tour Package Pricing

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View the 2024 tour pricing here.

🧾 Event Registration

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Travel Tips & Discounts

Airfare from your hometown to Philadelphia is not inlcuded in the cost of the trip and will be the responsibilty of the attendee.

👕Uniform Information

Female uniform includes top, pants, white headband and poms. Male uniform includes top, pants, and poms (as requested).

All participants need to bring white tennis shoes and white socks. Uniforms will be shipped two weeks prior to the event to those who paid their account balance in full.

CLICK HERE to view the event uniform sizing guide.

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

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❔ Frequently Asked Questions

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Important Forms

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📰 Press Release

Click here for the 2024 Press Release template.

💲 Fundraising

Click here to learn more about Varsity Spirit Fundrasing Partners.

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