pasadena Tournament of Roses 2026 EVENT GUIDE

  • The I37th Rose Parade® presented by Honda
  • College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential
  • DECORATING PLACES | Dec 28-30
  • EQUESTFEST | Dec 29
  • BANDFEST | Dec 29 & 30
  • ROSE BOWL BASH | Dec. 31
  • lululemon Run with the Roses 5K | Dec. 31
  • Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase | Jan. 1-3
  • Transportation
  • Go Metro
  • Take Metrolink to the Rose Parade
  • Rose Parade Parking
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Clear Bag Policy - for all events

The I37th Rose Parade® presented by Honda

The I37th Rose Parade presented by Honda will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 I/2 - mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience - in person - the magic of the new year in an unrivaled celebration, exclusive to the streets of Pasadena! Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 8 a.m. PST South Orange Grove and Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena 2026 ROSE PARADE GRANDSTAND SEATING Reserved grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, the Official Grandstand Seating and Ticketing Company. Every person must have a ticket to sit in the reserved grandstands. The only exception is for children two years of age or younger who have the option of sitting on an adult’s lap, otherwise they must have a ticket. Contact Sharp Seating Company at 626.795.4171 or sharpseating.com. NON-TICKETED VIEWING AREAS Curbside viewing is also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows the occupancy of curbside space along the parade route beginning at noon on the day before the parade. For tips and rules about curbside viewing, contact the Pasadena Convention Center and Visitors Bureau; Visit Pasadena at visitpasadena.com or call 877.793.9911.

College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Come early and enjoy pregame activities including tailgates, university band performances and more. Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Rose Bowl Stadium Pregame festivities at Noon PST Kickoff at 1 p.m. PST Please visit rosebowlgame.com for the most up to date information on tickets and parking. Fans can also purchase official VIP tickets and hospitality packages online through ON LOCATION at onlocationexp.com. On January 1, free shuttle buses will be available at Parsons Parking Lot at the corner of Union Street and De Lacey Avenue in Pasadena. The shuttle runs continuously from 10 a.m. until approximately two hours after the end of the game. Visit tournamentofroses.com or rosebowlgame.com for the most current information regarding parking prices at Parsons.

DECORATING PLACES | Dec 28-30

Before the Rose Parade, see the floats in the final stages of decorating as thousands of various flowers are placed on these beautiful floats. Location: Rosemont Pavilion, 700 Seco Street, Pasadena, CA December 28 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 29 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 30 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

EQUESTFEST | Dec 29

Watch beautiful horses and talented riders of the 2026 Rose Parade equestrian units perform drills and dances and demonstrate trick riding and roping. Location: Los Angeles Equestrian Center 480 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank, CA December 29 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Show starts at noon | Rain or shine

BANDFEST | Dec 29 & 30

Presented by Remo

Witness the music come alive as the bands of the 2026 Rose Parade perform their field shows. Location: Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College Gates open one (1) hour prior to each show time. Remo pre-show prior to each show time. Free parking in Structure 4 off Del Mar Blvd.

December 29: Bandfest One: | 2 p.m. December 30: Bandfest Two: | 10 a.m. December 30: Bandfest Three | 2 p.m.

ROSE BOWL BASH | Dec. 31

Presented by lululemon Spend the day enjoying a variety of entertainment, a beer garden, games, Rose Bowl Game merchandise, university band performances and photo activations at this free event. Location: Rose Bowl Stadium Lot K Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE EVENT FOR FANS

lululemon Run with the Roses 5K | Dec. 31

Hit the new year running with this 5K midnight run along the iconic Rose Parade route. Location: the iconic Rose Parade route Time: 11:59 p.m.

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase | Jan. 1-3

Presented by Go Bowling Get up close and admire the creativity of the incredible floats of the Rose Parade at this family-friendly event.

Location: Sierra Madre and Washington Blvds, Pasadena January 1 | 1:30 -5 p.m. - General public welcome. January 2 | 7 - 9 a.m. - Seniors and visitors with disabilities welcome. January 2 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - General public welcome. January 3 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - General public welcome. FLOATFEST: SHUTTLES AND PARKING Parking near Floatfest is extremely limited. Free shuttle service will be available from four locations in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line. Last entry is one (1) hour before closing daily. For security purposes we have a clear bags only policy and reserve the right to inspect all bags.

Transportation

Go Metro to the Rose Parade Skip the traffic and hassle of parking and Go Metro to the Rose Parade and all Tournament of Roses events in Pasadena by connecting to the Metro A Line. Plan your trip at metro.net. The stations with the best access to the parade route are: DEL MAR STATION Walk two blocks north to the Parade route MEMORIAL PARK STATION Walk two blocks south to the Parade route LAKE STATION Walk four blocks south to the Parade route ALLEN STATION Walk two blocks south to the Parade route

Go Metro

Metro Micro is available in Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre. For just $2.50 per ride, try Metro’s on-demand ride-share service. Download the Metro Micro app, book online at book.metro-micro.net, or call 323.GO.METRO. Visit metro.net for more details. Take Metrolink to the Rose Parade

Take Metrolink to the Rose Parade

Kick off your New Year with a hassle-free Metrolink ride to Tournament of Roses events via Union Station. Visit metrolinktrains.com for holiday schedules and fares. For updated information, follow @Metrolink on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Rose Parade Parking

ROSE PARADE PARKING Reserved parking for automobiles, buses and recreational vehicles is available for purchase through: • Sharp Seating Company, 626.795.4171 • City of Pasadena, 626.744.6440 • LAZ Parking, 626.578.1705 • Colorado Boulevard Parking, 858.692.0868 or 949.295.6537 Paid parking is also offered on a first-come, first-served basis at various lots and parking structures near the Parade route. Overnight parking on Pasadena streets begins at noon the day before the Parade, for that evening only. All “No Parking” areas and red curb zones remain off-limits, and vehicles in violation will be subject to impound and fine. There is no parking allowed on the Parade route itself, illegally parked vehicles will be impounded. ROSE PARADE RV PARKING In addition to RV parking available from Sharp Seating Company. Overnight RV parking is available in Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl Stadium prior to January 1. RV’s must be completely self-contained; there are no hook-ups. Reservations are not accepted, and space is limited and made available on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information please contact the Rose Bowl Stadium at 626.577.3110.

ROSE PARADE BUS PARKING For bus parking information, please call Blanchard Parking at 626.397.4220 or Sharp Seating Company at 626.795.4171. For the most current information on Pasadena Tournament of Roses events: www.tournamentofroses.com. For tickets to Tournament of Roses events visit: sharpseating.com or call 626.795.4171.

Safety Guidelines

PROHIBITED ITEMS Animals (Service Animals are allowed), bags that violate the bag policy, balls, toys or sports equipment, banners, signs, flags, poles or sticks, beverage containers larger than 32 oz./1 liter (factory sealed plastic water bottles and empty reusable bottles are allowed; limit 2 per person), boxes or wrapped packages, cameras with lenses longer than 3.5” when extended, cans, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages or coolers, drones, helium balloons, laptops, laser pointers, noisemakers including thunder sticks, musical instruments, whistles, air horns and boom boxes, skates, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters or bicycles, seat cushion with metal frame, umbrellas, video cameras, monopods, tripods or selfi sticks, weapons or projectiles. Fruits or vegetables unless scliced. Note: Strollers are allowed but not permitted to be placed in an asile or under a seat at any event with seating. Strollers can be stored at identified locations at each event except for Floatfest. If you are sitting in a Parade Grandstand, you can bring a bike lock to lock your stroller to a designated area near the drandstand.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING As part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment in which to enjoy its many events, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has partnered with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Police Department in “See Something, Say Something™,” a nationwide campaign to raise the public’s awareness of indicators of terrorism and to emphasize the need to report suspicious behavior promptly to the proper law enforcement authorities. If you witness a crime in progress or other emergencies, call 9-I-I. For non-emergency matters, including activity that you believe to be suspicious, call the Pasadena Police Department at 626.744.424I. You can also report criminal activity to CRIMESTOPPERS at 800.222.8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org. (Be sure to reference Pasadena if you use this method.) For more details on the national “See Something, Say Something” campaign, visit dhs.gov/if-you-something-say-something campaign. You may also register for trusted, real-time public safety alerts by simply texting your zip code, and/or 91101 for Pasadena area, to 888777 on your smart phone, or register online at nixle.com. For local notifications, select Pasadena agencies within the nixle.com site. Also follow the Pasadena Police department on facebook.com/PasadenaPD/

Clear Bag Policy - for all events

Approved Bags:

•12" x 6" x 12" Clear Plastic Bag •1 Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag •Clutch with Shoulder Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5") •Clutch with Wrist Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5") •Diaper Bag, as long as accompanied by a child Non-Approved Bags: Backpacks, Camera Case, Mesh Bag, Purse, Clear Backpack, Tinted Plastic Bag, Oversized Tote Bag, Printed Pattern Plastic Bag, Fanny Pack, Binoculars Case