Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

You're invited to participate with NCA/NDA under the direction of
Spirit of America Productions in the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®!
Saturday, November 19 - Friday, November 25

Macy's Registration is now CLOSED. We are now allowing 11th and 12th grade captains and co-captains to attend the London Varsity Tour or the Christmas Extravaganza special events.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS:

• Captains, Co-Captains and Officers who will be a Junior or Senior in the 2011-2012 school year
• Must attend an NCA or NDA Summer camp in order to be eligible

SPECTATORS:

• Parents, family and friends are invited to attend as well. Package and pricing will vary - please go to www.spiritofamericaproductions.com for more information.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
This is a sell-out each year! Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

• If you attend a camp in May or June, deposit deadline is July 1, 2011

• If you attend camp in July, deposit deadline is August 1, 2011

• If you attend camp in August or September, deposit deadline is August 15, 2011
  

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Go to www.spiritofamericaproductions.com
• For the code to register please contact medwards@varsityspirit.com
• Press Release
  

THE PARTICIPANT GROUND PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Once-in-a-lifetime participation in the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Six (6) nights accommodations at the centrally located Hilton New York
• Hilton New York baggage gratuity for one (1) suitcase only
• Big Apple City Tour
• Empire State Building admission
• Broadway Show Ticket
• Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular ticket – featuring the Rockettes
• 7-Day New York City Subway Metro Pass
• Professionally choreographed performance routine
• Five (5) coupon breakfasts, five (5) coupon lunches, six (6) coupon dinners
• Commemorative travel bag
• Commemorative Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Pin
• Commemorative sweatshirt
• Parade Costume/uniform to also include rain jacket and toe warmers
• Performance team jacket with commemorative parade patch
• Commemorative DVD of the week
• Staff chaperone 1:20 participant ratio
• Event Staff on-site 24 hours a day
  
  Note: We reserve the right to alter and adjust the itinerary, hotel, performances, and / or Broadway show in order to accommodate the total group.

WHAT THE TRIP COSTS A PARTICIPANT:

WHAT THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Transportation:

• Via plane, train, and/or automobile to/from New York City
• To and from the Hilton New York

Optional Activities:

• These are sightseeing excursions not listed in the itinerary such as ice-skating at Rockefeller Center, carriage rides in Central Park, etc. These are optional and at participant's or spectator's expense.

Meals:

• Participant's lunch on arrival day, breakfast or lunch of departure day.

Cancellation Insurance:

• Trip cancellation and baggage insurance can be purchase through www.insuremytrip.com

Miscellaneous:

• Items of personal nature

Clothing Items:

• Each Participant will be required to purchase and bring the following items as a part of the production/performance event
  • One (1) pair of all white athletics/dance shoes 
  • One (1) pair of all white cotton crew socks
  • One (1) pair red sweatpants (no stripes)
  • One (1) red turtleneck to be worn under sweatshirt of NBC rehearsal
  • One (1) pair while gloves for warmth

NCA and NDA CONTACT INFORMATION:

John Calitri
800.622.2946 ext: 7033
jcalitri@nationalspirit.com