Rose Parade – 123rd – couldn’t take place on a more beautiful morning. Sunny weather, high 70s, greeted visitors from around the world and the Pasadena locals and made for a spectacular parade route!
Excitement was building from stealth fighters flying overhead to the Pasadena police motorcycles getting the parade goers excited about the upcoming entertainment. High spirits, many smiles and a great atmosphere greeted all.
Stealth fighter flew overhead... so low and sooooo quiet... WOW!!!
Pasadena Police motorcycle squad signals the beginning of the Rose Parade.
So here are some behind the scenes and the Rose Parade float photos that I’ve captured. Enjoy!!!
Folks getting best viewing spots at the top of Canterbury Records
Corner of Colorado and Lake
View down Colorado Blvd with Good Year Blimp in the background
Le Cordon Blue students get some of the best spots on the route.
View from above - Pasadena Rose Parade route
These guys follow the horse troupes and ensure the street is clean afterwards. They seem to be enjoying all the attention and have a fun attitude.
City of Alhambra's float
Don’t forget that you can view the floats after the parade at Victory Park. You can see all the floats immediately after the Parade from 1 pm until 5 pm and then again on January 3rd from 7 am until 5 pm. Please note that 7 am to 9 am is for special viewing needs admissions only. All regular admissions are from 9 am until 5 pm. Price is $10 per person. Please refer to parking instructions and directions to Victory Park at the official Tournament of Roses site here.
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Better pics than I got! Did u get the PIO on her Kiwanis float?? Looks like u guys were moving around the parade route.
Hi Mike, nope… didn’t realize she was on the Kiwanis float! Glad you got a pic!
It was really a fun parade this year. Love the weather and living in Pasadena!!!