What is the route of the Rose Parade?

The 5 1/2-mile Rose Parade route begins at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena. The parade travels north on Orange Grove Blvd. at a leisurely 2 1/2-mile per hour pace and then turns east onto Colorado Blvd., where the majority of the parade viewing takes place.

How many miles is the Rose Parade route?

5 ½ miles
The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles down Colorado Blvd. and features four types of entries: floral-decorated floats entered by a participating corporation, non-profit organization or municipality, equestrian units, bands, and Tournament entries.

How do you get into the Tournament of Roses parade?

For those who don’t want to camp out in Pasadena overnight, reserve seat tickets are available on a limited basis for the Grandstand Seating, which provides a great view of the parade. Tickets go on sale on February 1st for the following year’s festivities. Tickets start at about $40 and top out at about $85.

Where does the tournament of Roses Parade Start?

The Tournament of Roses Parade Route begins near Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. The majority of the parade takes place along Colorado Boulevard.

How long has the tournament of Roses been in Pasadena?

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses has produced America’s New Year Celebration, bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the world for nearly 130 years.

When does the Rose Parade Start in Pasadena?

Produced by the non-profit Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, the parade usually starts at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time ( UTC–8 ), and includes flower-covered floats, marching bands, and equestrian units. The parade is followed in the afternoon by the Rose Bowl, one of the major bowl games in college football.

Where are the floats parked after the Rose Parade?

After the parade the floats are parked at the end of the parade route on Sierra Madre Boulevard and Washington Boulevard, near Victory Park and are on display for a day and a half (two-and-a-half days when January 1 falls on Friday) after the parade.