ADVENTURE AWAITS.
Step into a world where your passion for performance meets the excitement of adventure with Varsity Spirit Special Events! From parading down the historic streets of London to surfing a wave in Hawaii or soaking up the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, there’s an event for everyone! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure that will ignite your spirit and fuel your dreams!
Varsity Spirit Spectacular
November 21-24, 2025
- Hosted at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL
- Captains, Co-Captains, Officers and Seniors
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade
November 25-28, 2025
- Philadelphia, PA
- Elementary, JH and JV All-Americans from select states.
Orlando Thanksgiving Tour
November 25-28, 2025
- Hosted at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL.
- Elementary, JH and JV All-Americans from select states.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
London Parade
Rome New Year's Day Parade
December 26, 2025-January 2, 2026
- Rome, Italy
- UDA, NDA and USA and ALL All-Americans from California
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Performance
December 28, 2025 - January 1, 2026
- Orlando, FL
- Trophy-winning teams and All-American Mascots
Spring Break Performance
March 14-17, 2026
- Hosted at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL
- Qualify via virtual tryout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you qualify for a Varsity Spirit Special Event?
There are a couple of ways to qualify for a Varsity Spirit Special Event with our events being broken down into several categories.
Camp Affiliated:
All-American Events: Athletes can qualify at their Varsity Spirit Summer Camp by being selected (or for NCA/NDA nominates) as an All-American athlete through the tryout process.
- Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade: JH or JV All-Americans from
- Orlando Thanksgiving Tour: JH or JV All-Americans from
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade: Varsity All-Americans
- London New Year’s Day Parade: Varsity All-Americans
- Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: Mascot All-Americans
Captains, Co-Captains, Officers and Seniors: Varsity Spirit Spectacular
Camp Trophy/Award Winning Teams: Cheez-it Citrus Bowl
Not camp affiliated:
Qualify via virtual tryout: Spring Break Performance
- This event is open to school, all star, studio and aspiring cheerleaders + dancers.
My athlete is a Junior High All-American, what event can they attend?
Junior High and Junior Varsity All-American athletes are eligible to attend the following events:
- Orlando Thanksgiving Tour – Walt Disney World Resort
- Select states.
- Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade – Philadelphia, PA
- Select states.
My athlete is a Varsity All-American, what event can they attend?
Varsity All-American athletes are eligible to attend the following events:
- Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade – Honolulu, HI
- London New Year’s Day Parade – London, UK
- Select brands: UCA, NCA, UCE (excluding California)
- Rome New Year’s Day Parade – Rome Italy
- Select brands: UDA, NDA, USA and ALL athletes from California
Are the events just for athletes or are families able to attend as well?
These events are for the whole family! Outside of the performance, each event has unique itineraries that include all family members and friends traveling with the athlete. From tours of London to beachside luaus in Honolulu, there are memories to be made at each Varsity Spirit Special Event.
Check out our testimonial section to hear from past Special Event Parents!
What is included when you attend a Special Event?
Packages are unique to each Varsity Spirit Special Event, so we recommend viewing the website of the event you are interested in for a more detailed list of what is included in the travel package.
