The judges were aided by very positive crowd feedback, and selected Ascension Eagles Elite for the Grand Prize of performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, watched by 40 million TV viewers around the world. We are proud that British squads will be featured in the parades alongside their American colleagues. It will be a super spirited experience. Get there early, it will be packed. After a mainly sunny week the Parade Day November 26 was cold and wet, but did not dampen their high spirits.
Millions pack the streets, many camping out all night for a good vantage place.
Some 40 million watch it live on television. This is believed to be the first time British Cheerleaders have been honoured to participate. The web version does not allow the full formatting of the original printed publication.