Don’t miss your chance to participate in an experience of a lifetime!
Join us November 21-24, 2023 for the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Eligible Participants:
Year in School: 4th grade and above
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Trip Dates: November 21-24, 2023
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 21: 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 22: Rehearsal and Sightseeing
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23: Happy Thanksgiving & Parade Day!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24: Return home
Not with standing the foregoing, in the event this event is cancelled by the event producer or if Varsity Spirit terminates its participation in the event, attendees will receive a full refund for their registration fees they have paid Varsity Spirit as of the date of cancellation/termination.
2023 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Pricing
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 12, 2023 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 October 12, 2023 will receive a full refund except for the $200 deposit. For cancellations between October 13, 2023 and October 21, 2023 an additional $100 per person penalty will apply. After October 22, 2023, 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 $200. 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 12, 2023, 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.
Registration information for the 2023 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade – COMING SOON!
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.
Adult Participant Waiver – COMING SOON
Minor Participant Waiver – COMING SOON
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:
TOUR ORGANIZER: This tour is being organized for selected All Americans of the Universal Cheerleaders Association, Universal Dance Association, National Cheerleaders Association, National Dance Alliance divisions and Urban Cheerleading Experience of Varsity Spirit LLC.
Cancellations on or before October 14, 2023 will receive a full refund except for the $200 deposit. For cancellations between October 15, 2023 and October 21, 2023 an additional $100 per person penalty will apply. After October 22, 2023, there will be no refunds.
CONFIRMATION: After completed reservation application and deposit are received, a reservation confirmation will be sent to you via email. Information regarding the performance and confirmed rooming list will be sent to you in late September. A link with your routine and your uniform will be sent to you two weeks prior to the event.
RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE NOTICE: VARSITY SPIRIT LLC, D.B.A. UNIVERSAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSAL DANCE ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL CHEERLEADERS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL DANCE ALLIANCE AND URBAN CHEERLEADING EXPERIENCE, divisions of VARSITY SPIRIT LLC, act only as an agent in connection with the tour offered herein and its liability is limited. The travel services including air transportation, carriage by land, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and related services are provided by independent third parties not under the control of VARSITY SPIRIT LLC. VARSITY SPIRIT LLC shall NOT bear any liability to the passenger or any third party for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason or any defect, through the acts of defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour and/or performance events, venues, etc. as a direct or indirect result of acts of God, dangers incident to fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of governments or other authorities, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, theft, unhealthy conditions, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, medical, or customs regulations, or from any other causes beyond the control of VARSITY SPIRIT LLC. VARSITY SPIRIT LLC shall not be liable for any losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in schedule or any other causes. The right is reserved to decline, to accept, or to retain any tour passenger should such person’s health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of other passengers. No refunds for tour portions or unused services can be made unless agreed prior to the scheduled deadlines. Your retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and agreement on your part to convey the contents herein to your traveling companions. Payment of any deposit of final payment shall be deemed to constitute consent be each passenger to these terms. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. It is also recommended that each participant in this tour have his or her own attorney review this RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURE NOTICE before indicated his or her consent by signing the reservation form.
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?
Q: Where are the Grandstands located?
2023 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Press Release – COMING SOON!
2023 Fundraising Information – COMING SOON!
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