AXS: ON PARADE
Bring in the holidays with a televised performance during the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 25-27, 2025
Bring in the holidays with a televised performance during the HEB Holiday Parade in Houston, TX, alongside one of the industry’s top dance professionals.
It's more than just a performance; it's an opportunity to shine and make a difference while engaging your passion!
2025 FEATURED GUEST PERFORMER
TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Past Guest Performers
RL has appeared on several major TV shows such as “Gimme The Mike” on CBS, “Karaoke Battle USA” on ABC, and, of course the international TV show “America’s Got Talent!” He has also appeared on the TV game show “Family Feud,” and performed in stage presentations and theatrical plays and musical productions. One of which toured nationwide – “Why Brake Down” starring Charnele Brown, from the hit TV show the “Different World,”
Stephen"tWitch" Boss (September 29, 1982 – December 13, 2022) was an American freestyle hip-hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. who finished in second place on the American version of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD). He was featured in many films from the “Step-Up” Franchise. From 2014 to May 2022, he was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a repeated guest host and he was also a co-executive producer of the program. He and his wife, Allison Holker, hosted Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings on Freeform and Disney+.
Alyson Stoner got her start as a triple threat on the Disney Channel, co-hosting "Mike's Super Short Show". By age seven, she won the hearts of an older generation as the "Little Pigtailed Dancer" in Missy Elliott's music videos Her movie credits include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) and the "Step Up" franchise
Deborah Ann Ryan (born May 13, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She started acting professionally onstage at the age of seven and was later discovered during Disney Channel's nationwide search for new talent. Ryan's work for Disney Channel includes starring roles in the series The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011), the film 16 Wishes (2010), the series Jessie (2011–2015), and the film Radio Rebel (2012). She also appeared in the drama film What If... (2010) and the series Insatiable (2018–2019). She gained prominence in music by contributing vocals to the soundtracks of her Disney projects and later formed the band The Never Ending in 2013, with whom she released the EP One (2014).
Naturi Cora Maria Naughton-Lewis is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Naughton is best known as one-third of the R&B group 3LW and for her acting roles in the films Fame and Notorious, playing rapper Lil' Kim in the latter film. Nauturi also played the role of Denise in the 2009 Film Reboot of “FAME”.
Averie Bishop is an American businessperson, social media personality, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the 2022 Miss Texas and second-runner-up at Miss America 2023. Bishop was the first Asian contestant to become Miss Texas in the pageant’s 85-year history.
Houston singer Halston Dare is a pop star on the rise · She's considered one of the brightest young voices in music with numerous festival performances under help belt across the country and is currently working on her next album.
William John "Will" Hudson Makar (born March 2, 1989) is an American singer and was a semi-finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. He is LA Galaxy official artist, Dapper Dan, and was a Walt Disney Cast Member.
Anna Miller, known for her unique dance style and incredible performances on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, is coming to your city! Don’t miss the chance to work directly with Anna as she brings the energy and excitement of the LA dance scene to Houston. This is a rare opportunity for local dancers to learn the techniques, insights, and skills that have wowed audiences nationwide. Plus, you’ll get to watch her light up the stage on live TV during the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade, performing in front of thousands of spectators!
MAKE YOUR TELEVISION DEBUT
WE ARE SEEKING TALENTED SINGERS AND DANCERS TO PERFORM ON BROADWAY IN NEW YORK CITY!
Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent on LIVE television during the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade! This is your chance to perform in front of thousands of spectators and a massive TV audience, gaining unmatched exposure while being part of one of the most celebrated holiday traditions in the country.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to shine on a national stage. Secure your spot today and be part of a performance event like no other!
Spots are limited! Contact us now to learn more!
AXS PARADE BENEFICIARY
A portion of our proceeds will be donated to this year’s beneficiary:
TURNING POINT CENTER
Provides the following Services for Our Community:
The goal of the Turning Point Center is to provide a variety of supportive services to help return the homeless elderly to a productive society, including but not limited to the following:
MEALS
Turning Point Center provides three meals a day to all resident clients and a special meal at Thanksgiving and Christmas!
HOUSING
Turning Point Center provides emergency and transitional housing at a refurbished apartment complex at 1701 Jacquelyn Drive in the Spring Branch area of Houston
CLOTHING
Turning Point Center ensures, through the use of donations, that resident clients have adequate clothing to protect them from the elements and to make a proper appearance as they attend schools or search for employment.
COUNCELING
Turning Point Center collaborates with various other agencies to provide counseling services such as case management, substance abuse education, anger/stress management, chemical dependency counseling, personal/social adjustment counseling, and group counseling.
AXS PARADE IMPORTANT DATES
AXS Parade Dates:
November 25-27, 2025
Performance Date:
November 27, 2025 - Houston, TX
Application Deadline:
August 15th, 2025 | 11:59 pm ET
Registration Deadline:
September 15, 2025 | 11:59 pm ET
Payment Deadline:
October 15th, 2025 | 11:59pm ET
* LATE APPLICATIONS may be accepted pending availability and late fee. Please get in touch with us after the deadline for options.
THE EXPERIENCE
November 25-27, 2025
The AXS On Parade Experience is designed for aspiring artists who want to learn what it is like to be a part of a major live televised production that is viewed by over 2M people on an annual basis.
AXS On Parade provides you the opportunity to perform during the Houston Thanksgiving Day parade and see behind the scenes how a professional televised show is produced, rehearsed, and ultimately brought to life.
All participants will be exposed to the highest level of performance excellence while reinforcing lifelong lessons in teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth.
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
AXS PARADE TESTIMONIES
Hear from Directors, Students, and Parents about this performance opportunity:
“”This was an absolute treat for [my daughter]. I loved how she got to dance and meet new people from around the country and get to do this performance on TV. So professional, I had no idea about the work it took to put on something like this!”
““Such a fun time! Can I come back next year?.” ”
“I got to do this as a kid and it is so cool that I get to support and watch the girls do this now. Such a great experience!”
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“ I really loved meeting new people from so many different backgrounds come together and put this performance together. Everyone was really nice, and I learned a lot about how Television works””
““Such a great opportunity for my students. They had such a great time and Adams Davy was so organized and professional. Such a great experience for my kids and for me!”
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AXS: PARADE ITINERARY
Day 1
Cast Welcome!
Performance Rehearsals
Costume Fittings
Day 2
Performance Rehearsals
Guest Artist Masterclass
Scholarship Auditions
TV Zone Rehearsals
Day 3
Meet in Host Hotel Lobby
Check-in for Parade Performance
Parade Begins
Televised Parade Performance
Walk the Parade Route
Dismissed
Happy Thanksgiving!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We audition participants with intermediate to advanced dance skills to be a part of this exclusive performance opportunity.
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Our AXS: On Parade cast can consist of up to 30 performers. This smaller cast size is intentional, allowing us to provide individualized attention to each participant.
By keeping our ensemble limited, we ensure that every performer receives the guidance and support needed to thrive in their roles, resulting in a more cohesive and polished performance.
Our commitment to fostering talent in a focused environment sets us apart.
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Due to the intensity of this experience, participants must be between 12-20 years old before or on the day of the performance.
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For AXS: ON PARADE we perform up to a 3 minute televised segment to upbeat holiday music for the “TV Zone” performance.
Down the route we perform traveling choreography as we follow our Parade float and celebrate the holidays with our Industry AXS Singers!
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Veteran adult staff members, both male and female, will serve as chaperones.
Many of them coach and teach music, dance, theatre, and drama and have an extensive background in working with young people.
Chaperones follow a strictly enforced set of guidelines.
A criminal background check is performed on each Staff Chaperone on an annual basis and prior to being accepted on our staff.
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YES! Your parents, family, and friends may also attend our AXS: Experiences by purchasing a Friends & Family participation package.
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During many of our experiences, Adams Davy will provide a Live Broadcast during dress rehearsals a few days before our official performance.
Unfortunately, due to performance rights and copyright laws, we are unable to LiveStream the official performance.
Follow us @adamsdavyAXS, on Facebook and Instagram, to see the LIVE performance during dress rehearsals.
AXS PARADE PHOTOS
