UPDATED for Rose Parade Floats Viewing 2013 – Tournament of Roses Post Parade Information! For more information, please call the Tournament of Roses directly at (626)-449-4100.
It’s a New Year Pasadena!
What better way to start off the new year than wandering through Victory Park getting an up close look and the pride and joy of Pasadena.
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Day 234 of the 365 Things To Do in Pasadena sends you off to view the floats from the 124th Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.
How unbelievable to be able to be within arms reach of these stunning works of art! People across the country and around the world watch this amazing parade each year. We have the privilege of these floral beauties being parked right here in our own back yard for us to enjoy!
Rose Parade Float Viewing is will be available to the Public on January 1st from 1 pm to 5 pm and January 2nd from 7 am to 9 am for special assistance viewing and regular hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Ticket Prices: $10.00 per person. Kids under 5 may enter for free.
For additional information please call 626.795.4171.
It is expected that 150,000 visitors from all over the world will be in viewing the floats. Street parking will be difficult to park. Please refer to the Tournament of Roses site for more information about park and ride and other public transportation options. You want to allow about 2 hours for the exhibit, wear comfortable shoes and don’t forget to bring your camera! Pets are NOT allowed! 
For more information, please call the Tournament of Roses directly at (626)-449-4100.
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We look forward to seeing some amazing pictures being shared by you, our wonderful 365 Things To Do in Pasadena Fans!
Photos courtesy of Michelle Minch of Moving Mountains Design:
Location:
Victory Park
Sierra Madre Blvd. &
Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 795-4171
Directions:
From 210 Fwy West. Continue west through Pasadena on the 210 Freeway until you reach the 134 Freeway. Stay west on the 134 and exit on the Orange Grove Boulevard ramp, which will be your very first exit on the 134 Freeway. Turn right on to Orange Grove. Continue until you see the sign for the Rose Bowl. Turn left on Rosemont Avenue and drive down into the Bowl area. Follow the signs to parking lot H.
From 110 Fwy, North towards Pasadena. Exit at Orange Grove Boulevard. At the top of the exit ramp, turn left on to Orange Grove. Go north on Orange Grove passing California and Colorado Boulevards. Continuing you will pass over the 134 Freeway. After several blocks, look for the Rose Bowl sign. Turn left on Rosemont Avenue and drive down into the Bowl area. Follow the signs to parking lot H.
Park & Ride Program:
It is expected that close to 150,000 visitors will tour the Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats. Street parking near the event is limited. To accommodate our guests and to make each visit more enjoyable, The Tournament of Roses Association provides easy and convenient shuttle bus service from three Park-N-Ride locations. Shuttle riders have access to a priority entry line upon arriving at the venue.
Park-N-Ride Shuttle tickets are $3 for a round trip tickets, children 5 and younger ride free.
| Park & Ride Lot | Address/Location | Ticket Booth Hours |
| Rose Bowl | North Arroyo Blvd. & Seco St. – Parking Lot H | Jan. 2 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (reserved for senior citizens and disabled guests) 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Pasadena City College | 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (enter off Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill St.) |
Jan. 1 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jan. 2 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (reserved for senior citizens and disabled guests) 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Community Education Center | 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Enter Foothill Ave., West of Sierra Madre Villa |
Jan. 1 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Jan. 2 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (reserved for senior citizens and disabled guests) 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
For more information, please call the Tournament of Roses directly at (626)-449-4100.
Does anyone know where the best place to see pics or videos online of the floats? Was traveling back from NY yesterday and saw none of the parade.
PS – Irina – pics are imminent!
HI Duncan, here’re some great pix by Pat Breana – http://www.flickr.com/photos/patbreana/ and by Jim Schnobrich at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfphotocraft/ Enjoy and Happy New Year!!!
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According to the rose parade official site, it says that the post parade showcase of the floats will be held JANUARY 2 @ 8am. Why is it that you posted that it will be available January 3 and 4?!
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i watched on tv since i move from west coast it was disappointing to see it on every channel here in pa
channel 5 was always best for viewing ..
Lori, do they show snippets of the parade or rerun Channel 5′s coverage?
Lindsay, you are absolutely right. There was some confusion… The post has been corrected. THANKS!
The Tournament of Roses web site cited herein says that a Float Audio Tour podcast is available on iTunes under “podcasts”. I tried doing a variety of Searches under “podcasts” for such subjects as “Float Audio Tour,” but the Search found only the Audio Tour for 2009! I cannot find instructions on how to get at the 2012 Float Audio Tour podcast.
Oliver, yep… you are right… I couldn’t find it anywhere as well. The last podcast is from 2010. Not sure why it’s not up yet since information is taken directly from the Tournament of Roses site.
Is the area for viewing the flosts wheelchair “easy” (ie parking lot) or is still in a field?
Monica, there’s a special viewing time from 7 am to 9 am. It’s in Victory Park… not sure if anything else special has been done.
There are those of us who would love to go view the Floats with our children, but don’t necessarily have the $10 a piece which would equate to $80 for our group.. Might I suggest an option for those of us less fortunate besides being entirely excluded based on the lack of funds? Please? My kids are just as curious and worthy as the next…
Hi Michelle, yes… it can get pricey for a large family. If you want to take the kids to see the float, you can walk up Orange Grove either the night before or early am. It’s always fun to see the floats as they’re being set up for the parade.
Quite disappointed with the floats this year. (2013) Floats not as beautiful or detailed as years past. Fewer use of flowers and more use of “flat panels” of crushed flower pedals, etc. Won’t go next year. This has been happening as years go by. Bring back the floats of a decade ago.