Registration is now open!
Eligible Participants:
Year in School: 4th grade and above
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Trip Dates: November 26-29, 2024
Please note: This itinerary is subject to change based on city and state 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.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26: Arrive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
*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 NOVEMBER 27: Rehearsal and Sightseeing
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28: Happy Thanksgiving & Parade Day!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29: Return home
CLICK HERE to download the 2024 Event Release Waiver.
CLICK HERE to view 2024 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Terms and Conditions.
CLICK HERE for 2024 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Pricing Information!
TOUR COST, RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS: The total number accepted for the tour is limited. Completed reservation application and $200.00 (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? Pricing is per person based on the total number of people in the room regardless if they are a participant or a spectator. For example, 3 participants and one spectator would be the quad rate per person. The participants would each pay the participant quad rate and the spectator would be the quad spectator price. All prices listed are per person.
PAYMENT DEADLINES: $200 per person deposit due by the following dates below.*
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 12, please call the Varsity Spirit LLC office for availability at 800-238-0286 (option 2) for availability.
Cancellations on or before October 15, 2024 will receive a full refund except for the $200 deposit. For cancellations between October 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024 an additional $100 per person penalty will apply. After October 22, 2024, there will be no refunds.
Extra Meal Prices:
If you have friends or family not on the travel package, they can join you for the Welcome Dinner Tuesday night, Thanksgiving Lunch or dinner Thursday night. There are no additional ticket for the Dinner Boat cruise on Wednesday night. The prices can be found below for additional meal tickets and must be purchased prior to arrival.
EXTRA NIGHTS: A limited number of rooms are available for an extra fee per room per night of $198. Please indicate if you wish to purchase an extra night. (Extra night fees are for room only.)
CONFIRMATION: After completed reservation application and deposit are received, a registration confirmation will be sent to you via email. Information regarding the performance and confirmed rooming list will be sent to you in October. A link with your routine and your uniform will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to the event.
CHAPERONES: Each All-American must have at least one adult chaperone. One adult can chaperone up to 3 All-Americans. Adults must be 21 years or older. Varsity Spirit is not responsible for supervising the All-Americans.
FINAL PAYMENT: If final payment is not received by October 15, 2024, and special written arrangements are not made and approved with Varsity Spirit PRIOR to the deadline, you will automatically be removed from the tour, which will result in a complete forfeiture of all monies paid.
TOUR ORGANIZER: This tour is being organized for select All- Americans of Universal Cheerleaders Association, Universal Dance Association, National Cheerleaders Association, National Dance Alliance and Urban Cheerleading Experience divisions of Varsity Spirit LLC.
Varsity Spirit LLC: 711 N Front St. Memphis, TN 38107 Telephone 888-243-3782 or 800-326-2383; Fax 901-387-4357.
All cancellations must be in writing to Varsity Spirit via email to Nicole Blohm at nblohm@varsity.com. We will not accept cancellations by phone.
CLICK HERE to register for the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Registration Specialist: Nicole Blohm – nblohm@varsity.com
*Please do not email credit card information. After your registration has been received, you will receive a confirmation email with more information on how to submit your event deposit.
Registration will not be complete until payment is received.
Airfare from your hometown to Philadelphia is not included in the cost of the trip and will be the responsibility of the attendee.
CLICK HERE to view our travel partners and airline discounts that are available!
Female uniform includes top, pants, white headband and poms. Male uniform includes top, pants and poms (as requested).
All participants will need to bring white tennis shoes and white socks. Uniforms will be shipped two weeks prior to the event to those who have paid their account balances in full.
CLICK HERE to view the event uniform guide.
Not sure what size to order? Watch our Uniform Measurement Guide to find out:
Q: Can family/friends come eat any other meals with us?
Q: I am the only All-American coming from my team. Will I be by myself?
Q: What is the dress for the week?
Q: What is the weather like?
Q: I am a parent/chaperone going on the trip. Will get to do everything that my All-American does?
Q: What time can we check into our rooms?
Q: What do the All-Americans wear to rehearsal?
Q: What kind of shoes should the All-Americans wear?
Q: What kind of jewelry can the All-Americans wear?
Q: What is the parade route?
Q: Is the parade on TV?
Q:What if it rains?
Q:Who gets Grandstand tickets?
Q: If I do not have a Grandstand ticket, where is the best place to watch the parade?
Q: If we are watching from the Grandstands, what should be prepared for?
CLICK HERE to view the event press release template!
CLICK HERE to view more information about Varsity Spirit’s fundraising partners!
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