The Tournament of Roses

What is the Tournament of Roses?

The Tournament of Roses consists primarily of the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl, both taking place annually on January 1st. There are also activities leading up to the main event where you can see the parade horses and marching bands perform or even help decorate the floats. You can participate in individual tournament of Roses activities or buy an official tour package including hotel, events and some meals.

The Rose Parade

The Rose Parade is a 5.5 mile parade of floats, marching bands and equestrian teams that occurs every January 1st in Pasadena, CA. The floats in the parade are decorated with plant matter including seeds, grasses, bark and, of course, flowers.

The Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl is a post-season college football game between the top-ranked team from the Big-Ten (northern states from Iowa to Pennsylvania) and the top-ranked team from the Pac-10 (west coast states plus Arizona). It takes place annually on New Years Day at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA.

Equestfest

The Equestrians who will participate in the 2007 Rose Parade gather for a pre-parade display of their talents. Stroll through the stables and talk to the riders. Learn about the various tack and the many different breeds. Watch in awe as these beautiful horses and talented riders perform drills and dances, and demonstrate trick riding and roping. As well as ongoing equestrian performances, demonstrations and exhibits, there is live music and food and drinks for sale.

Bandfest

Bandfest features the prizewinning bands of the 2007 Rose Parade performing the field shows that made them famous. Three shows over two days give everyone a chance to see these talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action.

Float Decorating

For four days leading up to the parade, thousands of volunteers show up to help add the billions of flowers and seeds that decorate the parade floats. If you're in town you can join in the fun.

Showcase of Floats

The day after the parade the floats are on display along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena for public viewing. There is a fee for viewing the floats. Street parking is limited. A shuttle is available from

Rose Parade Tours

Five days/four nights from $1495 to $2825 per person depending on number of people and hotel chosen. Prices are land only. Tours include four nights hotel, buffet breakfast daily, float decorating tour, Bandfest or Huntington Library, New Years Eve dinner dance, reserved Rose Parade seat, post-parade lunch, transportation between activities, professional tour host/hostess. You'll be on your own for two lunches and three dinners.

Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Tours

Five days/four nights from $1775 to $3575 per person depending on number of people and hotel chosen Prices are land only. Tours include four nights hotel, buffet breakfast daily, float decorating tour, Bandfest or Huntington Library, New Years Eve dinner dance, reserved Rose Parade seat, Rose Bol-adjacent lunch buffet, Rose Bowl seats in a corner end-zone section 23 or better, transportation between activities, professional tour host/hostess. You'll be on your own for two lunches and three dinners.

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