Local cheerleaders to perform in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
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CLINTON — A group of girls from Clinton Junior High School has been selected, along with more than 500 junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the U.S., to perform in the 98th Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation.
The cheerleaders invited to perform in the parade are cheerleading and dance All-Americans selected from Varsity Spirit camps around the country, including camps organized by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA).
All-Americans will perform alongside massive floats and giant balloons, as well as favorites from the entertainment world as the 2017 Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way through the heart of historic Philadelphia, Pa. The event is televised in the Philadelphia area and syndicated throughout the U.S.
Jessica West, Kloe Weiss, Erica Mills and Casey Malcolm earned the All-American title via tryout, based on superior cheerleading skills. Only the top 10 percent of the cheerleaders and dancers who attend Varsity Spirit camps in the summer receive this honor and the chance to march in the prestigious holiday parade. The All-American group will be in Philadelphia from November 21-24, practicing their routine and visiting Philadelphia landmarks.
“I am very excited and honored to be going to Philadelphia and represent Clinton Jr. High school as an All American Cheerleader in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade,” Jessica West said. “I am also excited to visit some of Philadelphia’s historic sites.”
Casey Malcom said she was, “excited and honored to be chosen to go to Philadelphia for CJHS.”
“I am extremely proud to be representing my team and am thankful for the experience,” Erica Mills said.
And, Kloe Weiss said, “I am so proud to be going to cheer in the Thanksgiving Day Parade represent the Clinton Junior High School.”
The Varsity Spirit All-American program is celebrating its 31st year.
