Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

You're invited to participate with NCA & NDA under the direction of
Spirit of America Productions in the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®!
Saturday, November 23rd through Friday, November 29th

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS:

• Captains, Co-Captains and Officers who will be a SENIOR in the 2013-2014 school year
• Please note: this event is not for All-American participants
• Must attend a 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 fit the criteria, 12th Grade captain, co-captain or officer, then we highly recommend that you register prior to attending camp.

• If you attend a camp in May or June, deposit deadline is July 5, 2013
• If you attend camp in July deposit deadline is August 2, 2013
• If you attend camp in August or September, deposit deadline is August 15, 2013

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Go to www.spiritofamericaproductions.com
• For the code to register please contact jcalitri@varsity.com

HOW TO TELL THE NEWSPAPER:

• Complete the press release template with your information and send to your local newspaper! Macy’s Press Release

THE PARTICIPANT GROUND PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Once-in-a-lifetime participation in the 87th 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
• Hotel taxes (city, state, occupancy)
• Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise
• 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 footage of the weeks activities
• 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:

• Quad: $1,850.00 per person, 4 to a room / 2 beds
• Triple: $2,150.00 per person, 2 to a room / 1 bed & 1 roll away bed
• Double: $2,550.00 per person, 2 to a room / 1 bed
  *Does not include airfare or transportation to and from hotel and airport.

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 on departure day.

Cancellation Insurance:

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

Miscellaneous:

• Items of personal nature
• Medical treatment if necessary

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 athletic/dance shoes (color to be determined)
• One (1) pair red sweatpants (no stripes), can have elastic at ankle or not
• One (1) red turtleneck to be worn under sweatshirt of NBC rehearsal

NCA & NDA CONTACT INFORMATION:

John Calitri
901.387.4411
jcalitri@varsity.com