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PARADE DAY GUIDE Each year, thousands of spectators line the Rose Parade route to enjoy a two-hour parade of magnificent floral floats, talented marching bands, and high-stepping equestrians. The 5 1/2-mile Rose Parade route begins at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena.
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Dec 29, 2021 · Here’s the Tournament of Roses survival guide for getting to the parade and finding parking. On New Year's Day, in Pasadena, the city adjusts its signal timing and posts hundreds of traffic...
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The parade is best viewed from the southern side of Colorado Blvd. That way the sun will be behind you. If you want to be in the front row along Colorado Blvd, you'll need to arrive in the late afternoon or early evening the night before. By midnight, most of the front row will be occupied.
The Rose Parade, a 136-year tradition, brings residents and visitors together on New Year’s Day (unless it falls on a Sunday) to watch grand floats covered in flowers, spirited marching bands, and high-stepping equestrian units. The 2025 theme for the Tournament of Roses is “Best Day Ever”.
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When does the parade begin? : 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2. Why is it not Jan.1? It’s part of a long-standing tradition Rose Parade aficionados call “Never on Sunday,” to keep in line with the turn-of-the-century history of not wanting to disturb horses hitched outside Sunday church services. Where exactly is it?: The 5.5-mile parade routebegins at the co...
Parade starts with a sound car, a pace car, a Rose Parade opening unit and a Rose Parade Opening Spectacular provided by Fitz and the Tantrums, a Los Angeles band, who will perform “Let Yourself Free,” the title track of their latest album. Don’t forget to look up to see a flyover from theB-1B Lancer bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dak...
Reserved parking (autos, buses and RVs) for both the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game is available for purchase through the following: AP Parking: ap-parking.myfreesites.netCity of Pasadena: 626-744-7665, cityofpasadena.net/transportationColorado Boulevard Parking: 858-692-0868 or 858-833-0446, ap-parking.myfreesites.netEasy Parking Service: 626-286-...
Metro Metro’s L Line (formerly Gold Line) light-rail has transit connections to the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game and other Tournament of Roses events. Information: metro.net. The following stations offer the best access to the parade route: Del Mar Station: Walk two blocks north to the parade route.Memorial Park Station: Walk two blocks south to the...
The Pasadena Police Department will be closing the Rose Parade route early to vehicular traffic to enhance public safety measures. Route closures will take effect beginning at 10 p.m. the night before the parade through 2 p.m. the following day, along Colorado Boulevard, from Orange Grove Boulevard to Sierra Madre Boulevard, and northbound on Sierr...
Prepare for cold weather by dressing in layers. Forecasts suggest the parade might escape showers, but rain could come later in the day. Pack a mask since coronavirus case counts in Los Angeles County are rising. Wearing a tight-fitting mask over your nose and mouth is strongly recommended if you are unable to maintain at least 6 feet of distance f...
“If You See Something, Say Something®.” Report suspicious activities and packages to emergency authorities along the parade route. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 and know the cross streets from where you are calling. For non-emergencies, call (626) 744-4241.
You may have trouble finding places open for a visit on Monday, Jan. 2, the New Year’s Day observed holiday. These places indicated on their websites they will be open for limited hours: • The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 127 acres at 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007. Call: 626-821-3222 • The Huntington Library, Art Muse...
Floatfest is where the floats can be viewed up close. They are stacked in a row stretching two miles. Viewers can get a close-up of all those fruits, seeds and flowers. Nearly 70,000 people attend Floatfest every year. It’s at Sierra Madre Avenue and Washington Boulevard in Pasadena. Floatfest will be open Monday, Jan. 2, after the parade, and all ...
Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau:Rose Parade hotline 877-793-9911, main number 626-793-2122 Twitter: Follow the City of Pasadena (@PasadenaGov), the Pasadena Fire and Police departments (@PasadenaFD and @PasadenaPD), Tournament of Roses (@RoseParade) and the Pasadena Star-News (@PasStarNews). Pasadena Star-News: Free app (iOS and Android) offe...
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Oct 21, 2023 · Learn all there is to know about attending the Rose Parade with these tips and guide from Tours of Distinction. The Rose Parade is about 2 hours and covers a length of approximately 5 miles.
Dec 26, 2023 · Best Tips for Visiting the Tournament of Roses Parade Floats. Float view takes place at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. & E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA. Wear comfortable shoes such as tennis shoes. You will be walking and most likely you will have to park far.
