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DirectTV Holiday Bowl Dance Performance

4 Days | 3 Nights
San Diego

  • Performing Arts
  • Bowl Games & Parades
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Overview

Put your dance team in the national spotlight at the DirectTV Holiday Bowl in San Diego, California! Apply today for a chance to perform in front of thousands of fans during the Holiday Bowl Halftime Show and the nationally televised Big Bay Balloon Parade. Applications are now open for December 2025 through January 2026!

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Already Included

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Performance in a college bowl game halftime show or national parade event

  • Exclusive awards ceremony

  • WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help

  • Accident & medical insurance coverage under WorldStrides' industry-leading policy

  • Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program

Scenes from Recent San Diego & Holiday Bowl Programs

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A group of cheerleaders in red and black uniforms pose on the sidelines of a football game.
San Diego Skyline from Coronado Island

Health & Safety

WorldStrides has been tackling the unprecedented for the last 55 years. Our experienced team is leading the way, constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing landscape for student travel. In addition, we have an extensive network in place to ensure the health and safety of all our participants.
Doctors on Call
An exclusive relationship with the George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates that grants our travelers 24/7 access to medical care through telehealth consultations.
Name Badges
WorldStrides-branded lanyards provide clear identification and easy access to our WorldAssist phone number, should your student need help.
AXA Mental Health Services
For added peace-of-mind, all travelers have confidential access to a behavioral health care specialist while on tour should the need arise.
WorldAssist
WorldStrides staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help. 
Accident & Medical Insurance
For added protection, all travelers are automatically covered under WorldStrides' industry best accident, illness, and accident-related dental insurance. 

Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details. 

Payment Plans

Advantage Payment Plan

At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.

EZPay

We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.

Fundraising Tools

Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.

Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.

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