London Parade

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH: 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH : Arrive in London, England!

• Once off the aircraft, pass through customs and immigration before being met by a London Parade Representative.
• Make the next part of the journey into central London by luxury motor coach to your London hotel.
• Upon arrival at the hotel, check into your room and get settled (room availability is based upon previous night’s hotel occupancy).
• Adventure out into London. Dinner this evening will be served in one of the hotel’s banquet rooms.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH: Guided Tour of London and Show!

• 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).
• Dinner will be served in your hotel and followed by a WEST END SHOW in the heart of London’s Theatreland!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH: Free Day to Explore London

• 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 one of your vouchers to dine in any of a range of popular London restaurants.
• Throughout the week, enjoy four optional GUIDED WALKING TOURS for a firsthand look at some of London’s most magnificent sites. Take advantage of them all!

TUESAY, DECEMBER 30TH: Tour of Windsor Castle

• 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 the 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 vouchers.
• Rehearse and fine tune the routine with your performance group.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST: 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 one of your meal vouchers 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! THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST: Parade Day!

• Rise and shine for the LONDON 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 with 10,000 participants before a street side audience of over one million and via television, a total audience of over 20 million worldwide! 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND: 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

Coming soon for 2025-2026

View the 2024 tour package pricing here.

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.) There will be a fee of $30.00 for a single room request.  

PAYMENT DEADLINES: $200 per person deposit due by the following dates below:*

• Attend camp in June, your registration is due on July 11, 2025
• Attend camp in July, your registration is due on August 15, 2025
• Attend camp in August, your registration is due on September 15, 2025

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE IN THE VARSITY SPIRIT LLC OFFICE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2025. UNIFORMS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS MADE.  

*Ships may sell out prior to deadlines. Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis with deposit. After September 15, please call the Varsity Spirit LLC office for availability at 800-238-0286 (option 2) for availability.  

Cancellations on or before October 30, 2025 will receive a full refund except for the $200 deposit. For cancellations between October 31, 2025 and November 9, 2025 an additional $100 per person penalty will apply. After November 10, 2025, there will be no refunds.  

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.  

Included with Cost of Trip * Round trip airfare from your London gateway to the hotel

• Round trip transfers from the airport to your London hotel
• Six (6) nights of accommodation at a four-star hotel
• One (1) continental breakfast buffet served each day in your London hotel (6 breakfasts total)
• The 2025 Parade Uniform
• Free London travel pass through zones that can be used throughout London
• All-American Uniform (athletes only)
• An All-American Jacket
• Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Medallion (athletes only)
• Souvenir T-Shirt (spectators and athletes)
• Transportation guided tours of Westminster and the City/Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
• Admission ticket for the Tower of London including the Crown Jewels
• A reception with professional tour guide transportation and admission into Windsor Castle
• Late afternoon traditional walking tours of London including: Piccadilly Circus, fleet Street and Neal’s Garden and Covent Garden Market
• Admission ticket to an evening performance at a West End musical in a London Theatre
• New Year’s Eve banquet for parents & spectators
• Digital copy of group photos taken on New Year’s Eve
• New Year’s Day Parade performance opportunity for all parade performers
• Front row seats to a dress rehearsal of the parade
• Souvenir New Year’s Day Parade program

TRAVEL Protection Plan:

To help protect your travel investment, we have partnered with Trip Mate to provide an optional Travel Protection Plan for your trip. The Travel Protection Plan includes coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Missed Connection, Baggage Delay and more.

The optional Travel Protection plan, must be added to your reservation within 2 weeks of registering for the event and must be paid in full with your deposit. To view the Plan Documents and Important Disclosures, please visit https://www.tripmate.com/wpF440V.

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

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*The plan cost for the Travel Protection plan includes the plan premium and fee for non-insurance assistance services. You may obtain information on the plan cost by emailing assistancefees@tripmate.com. The Travel Protection Plan coverage includes the flight from gateway city into London. There may be additional coverage for direct flights from hometown to gateway city provided the date of travel for the direct air flights are within 7 total days of the scheduled Trip Dates. Additional terms and conditions apply.

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Coming Soon for 2025-2026

Registration Specialist: Tyra Johnson – tyra.johnson@varsity.com
Please do not email credit card information. After your registration is received, a Varsity Representative will contact you to make a credit card payment.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

Attend camp in June, your registration is due on July 11, 2025
Attend camp in July, your registration is due on August 15, 2025
Attend camp in August, your registration is due on September 15, 2025

Per person deposit due upon invoice date. If your deposit hasn’t been received within two weeks of your invoice date  your registration will be canceled.

ALL PAYMENT IS DUE TO THE VARSITY SPIRIT OFFICE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2025. UNIFORMS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS MADE.

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

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

Gateway Cities for 2026 will be released soon.

Female athletes will receive a uniform top, skirt, breifs, pullover and poms. Male athletes will receive a unifrom 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 event uniform sizing guide.

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Coming soon for 2025-2026

Click here to view the press release from 2025.

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