Overview
Dance into the spotlight at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show in Memphis, Tennessee! Apply today for this incredible performance opportunity to grow and showcase your team's talent. Liberty Bowl Dance historic Beale Street in the annual parade and watch the Liberty Bowl Professional Rodeo. Your team will discover the culture of Memphis as they explore Beale Street, check out Graceland, and even do some line dancing. Applications are now open for December 2025 through January 2026!
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Memphis, TN
Hotel check-in
First Rehearsal
Liberty Bowl Rodeo
Complete your evening with a true Memphis favorite at the Shelby Showplace Arena, where you can watch thrilling events like competitive bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and bareback bronc riding at the Liberty Bowl Rodeo!
Day 2
Breakfast
Morning Rehearsal
Today is all about rehearsal! Spend the morning practicing for the halftime show.
Director's Welcome Reception
Meet the event staff, get to know your colleagues, and walk through stadium and halftime performance logistics.
Explore Memphis
Celebrate with a free evening to explore Memphis! Visit iconic spots like Graceland, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or enjoy some fun and food at America’s Incredible Pizza!
Day 3
Breakfast
Afternoon Rehearsal
Beale Street Parade
Head over to the Beale Street Parade where you’ll perform for the cheering crowds.
Liberty Bowl celebration dinner dance
Wrap up your evening with a celebratory dinner dance. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and show off your best line dancing moves!
Day 4
Breakfast
Final dress rehearsal
Head to the venue for your final dress rehearsal with the whole cast of marching band, dance, cheer, color guard, and drill!
Liberty Bowl Kickoff
Day 5
Explore Memphis
Celebrate with a free evening to explore Memphis! Visit iconic spots like Graceland, the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or enjoy some fun and food at America’s Incredible Pizza!
Depart for home
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 Memphis & Liberty Bowl Programs
Health & Safety
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.