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A high school marching band performs on the field at Raymond James Stadium.

ReliaQuest Bowl Marching Band Performance

5 Days | 4 Nights
Tampa

  • Performing Arts
  • Bowl Games & Parades
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Overview

Be part of the game day spectacle at next year’s ReliaQuest Bowl. This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes your band to Tampa to perform in a thrilling mass band halftime show, march in the ReliaQuest Bowl Parade in historic Ybor City, and compete in a field show competition for a chance to headline the Pre-Game Show. Ring in the New Year with a fireworks show at Busch Gardens®. Applications are now open for December 2025 through January 2026!

Overview

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 Tampa & ReliaQuest Bowl Programs

Tampa Skyline at Night
Group of teenage band members smiling in uniform holding saxophones on a football field.
A marching band performs on a football field during halftime.
A roller coaster with yellow cars climbs a steep curve against a bright blue sky, surrounded by palm trees and other foliage.

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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