On Tuesday, January 1st at 8am, the world will turn to Pasadena, California, for the 124th Rose Parade® presented by Honda themed :
- See Previous Parade Highlights HERE
- To get a seat in the stands of the parade call, Grandstand tickets available through Sharp Seating Company (626) 795-4171 or click HERE
- Want to help with the floats click HERE
FUN FACTS ABOUT THIS YEARS PARADE
- PARADE LINE-UP: 42 Floats, 23 Bands, 21 Equestrian Units
- GRAND MARSHAL: Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
- ROYAL COURT: Rose Queen® Vanessa Manjarrez, Princess Kate Benuska, Princess Tracy Cresta, Princess Victoria McGregor, Princess Nicole Nelam, Princess Sonia Shenoi, Princess Madison Teodo
- LENGTH OF PARADE: 5-1/2 miles
- PARADE ROUTE: North on South Orange Grove Boulevard beginning at Ellis Street, east on Colorado Boulevard to Sierra Madre Boulevard, north on Sierra Madre Boulevard to Paloma St. For maps and more information click HERE
- TELEVISION: The 2013 Rose Parade will be broadcast live by ABC, NBC, Univision, Tribune (KTLA), Hallmark Channel, HGTV (Home & Garden Television), RFD-TV, and Sky Link TV.
- ANTICIPATED PARADE ATTENDANCE: More than 700,000
- TOURNAMENT OF ROSES WEBSITE: www.tournamentofroses.com
- Check out the Tournament of Roses Audio Tour where you can learn about Rose Parade participants and listen to behind-the-scenes details about the parade units in the 124th Rose Parade, themed “Oh, the Places You'll Go!” To get started, call the number below and enter the Audio Tour number Audio Tour phone number (626) 321-4768 followed by the # key.
- For a FAQ on the parade click HERE
OTHER EVENTS
THE ROSE BOWL GAME
Presented by VIZIO JANUARY 1: 1:30 p.m. (Pre-Game Activities)
Please visit the website at www.tournamentofroses.com for current information. In another timeless football tradition, the Rose Bowl Game will feature an exciting match-up between two of the top teams in the nation, showcasing the best of collegiate football in The Granddaddy of Them All®.
PRE FLOAT VIEWING
Admission is $10; free for children 5 and under. Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626)795-4171. Experience the magic of the fl oats before they make their debut in the 2013 Rose Parade presented by Honda. Get a backstage glimpse of the floral fl oats in their natural stages of preparation at any of three locations. You will see an assortment of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses and owers being applied to the floats by skilled professionals as well as hard working volunteers.
BROOKSIDE PAVILION (accessible to disabled visitors):Lot I, south side of Rose Bowl Stadium
- DECEMBER 28 - 29: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- DECEMBER 30: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- DECEMBER 31: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- DECEMBER 28 - 30: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- DECEMBER 31: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
POST PARADE: A SHOWCASE OF FLOATS
- JANUARY 1: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (general)
- JANUARY 2: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (senior citizens and disabled visitors); 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (general)
- ADMISSION: $10, free for children ve and under Ticket sales end at 3:00 p.m.; venue closes at 5:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171.
- PARKING: Use of the Park-N-Ride shuttle is strongly recommended.
- LOCATION: Approximately at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Washington Street.
Post Parade is a unique opportunity to get up close to the majestic beauty and splendor of the Rose Parade floats after they have made their appearance on Colorado Boulevard. Please allow two hours for this breathtaking display and don’t forget your camera! Comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Due to the popularity of this event, early arrival is suggested.
EQUESTFEST Presented by Wells Fargo
- DECEMBER 29: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gates open at 11:00am, Show begins at “High Noon”. Rain or Shine!
- ADMISSION: Limited Reserved Seating $35 (tickets required for all reserved seats); General Admission $15 (children 5 and under are free for General Admission only). Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171.Box offi ce opens at 10:30am on day of event.
- PARKING: $5 per car
- LOCATION: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank (Main and Riverside Drive)
- For more information click HERE
Enjoy a fun fi lled afternoon with equestrians of the 2013 Rose Parade® presented by Honda! Horses and riders will amaze you as they perform drills, trick riding and roping. After the show, you can explore the stables, meet the participants and get up close and personal with the horses. Visitors will experience an array of exhibits, music, food and beverages!
BANDFEST Presented by REMO
- DECEMBER 29: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- DECEMBER 30: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (1st show);2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2nd show). Gates open one-half hour prior to show time with Pre-Show. Program provided by Remo.
- For a band show schedule, and the most current information about Bandfest, please visit: www.tournamentofroses.com
- ADMISSION: $15; free for children 5 and under.
- Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171.
- PARKING: Parking Structure Lot 4. (Enter from Del Mar Blvd. – Entrance is on the north side of Del Mar., between Bonnie Ave. and Hill Ave.)
- LOCATION: Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Bandfest presents the award-winning bands of the 2013 Rose Parade presented by Honda performing the fi eld shows that made them famous. Get your tickets now to see these brilliant musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action!
Follow the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on Facebook and Twitter at:
- www.Facebook.com/RoseParade
- www.Facebook.com/RoseBowlGame
- www.Twitter.com/RoseParade
- www.Twitter.com/RoseBowlGame
- For the Mobile Site visit http://www.tournamentofroses.com/mobile
