Notable Cardette Trips

Barcelona, Spain

Dublin, Ireland

London, England

Moscow, Russia - The Cardettes have the distinction of being the very first college dance team to perform in Moscow!

Nassau, Bahamas

Paris, France

Rome, Italy

Zurich, Switzerland

Branson, MO

Hollywood, CA

Honolulu, HI

New Orleans, LA

New York City, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Washington, D.C.

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Cardette Performance History

• Annually - State Fair of Texas Parade - Dallas, TX

• Annually - Dallas Holiday Parade (formerly known as Children's Health Holiday Parade) - Dallas, TX

• 2023 - Cherry Blossom Festival Parade - feature performers - Washington D.C.

• 2019 - Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade - 100th Anniversary  - Philadelphia, PA

• 2018 - Hollywood Christmas Parade - feature performers - Hollywood, CA

• 2017 - Chuy's Children Giving to Children Holiday parade - Austin, TX

• 2016 - Norwegian Sky Performance Cruise - Bahamas 

• 2015 - Texas Legend's Halftime Performance - Frisco, TX 

• 2014 - 95th Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade - Philadelphia, PA

• 2014 - NYC Dance Intensive - New York, NY

• 2013 - "Across the Pond" Performance Tour - London, England

• 2013 - Heart of Dallas Bowl game - featured halftime performers - Dallas, TX

•  2012 - Opening performers representing Pizza Hut in the Children's Health Holiday Parade - Dallas, TX

• 2011 - Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins Thanksgiving Day Pregame and Halftime - Dallas, TX

• 2011 - Veteran's Celebration with Tony Orlando - Branson, MO

• 2011 - State Fair of Texas Opening Ceremonies - Dallas, TX

• 2010 - Pan Pacific Parade/Festival and at the USS Missouri - Honolulu, HI

• 2009 - H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade - Houston, TX

• 2008 - ABC/IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade & feature performer in the parade finale' - Philadelphia, PA

• 2008 - Cherry Blossom Festival Parade - Washington D.C.

• 2007 - H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade - Houston, TX

• 2007 - St. Patrick's Day Parade - Dublin and Limerick, Ireland

• 2006 - Azalea Festival - Norfolk, VA

• 2002, 2004, 2011 - Veteran's Day Parade - Branson, MO

• 2002, 2004 - Country Tonight Theater - Branson, MO 

• 2000 - Washington Mutual Thanksgiving Day Parade - Houston, TX

• 2000 - Houston Up-Town Lighting Festival - Houston, TX

• 1990, 1991 - CSI International  - Zurich Switzerland

• 1986, 1991, 1999 - Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade - New York City, NY

• 1988, 1990, 1996 - Hollywood Christmas Parade - Hollywood, CA

• 1995 - Orange Bowl Parade and Halftime - Miami, FL

• 1995 - US Air Force Academy football game halftime performance - Colorado Springs, CO

• 1990 - Governor Ann Richards Inauguration and Parade - Austin, TX

• 1989 - Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade - Philadelphia, PA

• 1984 - Republican National Convention, Ronald Reagan - Dallas, TX

• Houston Oilers Football Game - Houston, TX

• Hemis Fair - San Antonio, TX

• Atlanta Falcons Halftime - Atlanta, GA

• Mardi Gras Parade - New Orleans, LA

• Sun Bowl Parade - El Paso, TX

• Heart of Texas Fair - Waco, TX

Cardette Audiences

The Cardettes are honored to have performed for many United States Presidents, including Ronald Regan, George H. Bush, and George W. Bush. They have also danced for dignitaries such as Ross Perot, Senator Kaye Bailey Huchinson, former Texas Governor Ann Richards, and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. The Cardettes have even entertained some of entertainment's best! Celebrities include Minnie Pearl, Dolly Parton, and Tony Orlando.