Shawnee Mission West has been fortunate to be chosen many times over the past decades to perform in the London, England New Years Day Parade! Typically, we will go once every three years. This is some general information about the trip and requirements; you will find specific details for the current trip on the London 2026 New Years Day Parade page!

Passport

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This contains information compiled from the U.S. Postal Service and U.S. State Department websites, and is only intended to provide general information regarding U.S. Passports. Please contact the USPS or visit the following websites for specific information and proper protocol.

On-line Passport Information:

https://www.usps.com/shop/apply-for-a-passport.htm

Passport Application:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english.html

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/new.html

Passport Application Status:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/application-status.html

Fundraising

Each year the band conducts several fundraisers; the two years prior to the London trip, a portion of the money raised is credited to the Band Student’s account.