Home > Blogs > Michael Jacobs > About Pasadena and Beyond

Welcome to 2012 -- Countdown Begins in Pasadena CA

By Michael Jacobs

Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

November 14, 2011 03:56 AM

This past week the countdown to 2012 began in Pasadena, California. Even if the calendar is early November, the installation of the first grandstands in Pasadena always signals to me the New Year will be here before we know it. As South Orange Grove Boulevard makes it way north to Colorado Boulevard, the first grandstands were being installed for the annual New Year celebration known as The Rose Parade. . The parade, more formally known as The Tournament of Roses Parade, is held each New Year's Day except when that day falls on a Sunday so this year's parade will be held on Monday, January 2, 2012

Discover Pasadena with Realtor Michael Jacobs

www.camoves.com/michael.jacobs

It's beginning to look like 2012 ......

Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley as well as the adjacent northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles and can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

Comments(24)

Comment

Show All Comments

Sort:

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Michael. This year has flown by for me. I can't believe the holidays are rapidly approaching and now New Years. That is exciting to be able to experience the parade every year. Some traditions are just so great.

Nov 15, 2011 02:57 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Belinda -- so often it seems and we often say that time flies by and I that feels true unless we are waiting for an answer to an offer/counter offer .... then it can seem to re...a......ll.....y dr.......a.......g.

You are right about traditions and Pasadena is home to many beyond the annual Rose Parade.

Nov 15, 2011 03:04 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Great most Michael, the parade sounds like a blast, reminds me of my childhood when I would go during the holidays.

Nov 15, 2011 06:40 AM

EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat

Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

Does it really take 45 days to put up all those grandstands. I guess that's job creation!

Nov 15, 2011 11:39 AM

Don Sabinske

Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Michael, thanks for the rundown on the planning. Sorry I haven't been around lately. You know how it goes.

Nov 15, 2011 02:07 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Will -- the Rose Parada and of course, the Rose Bowl Game are traditions in Pasadena and beyond.

Eric -- while there is viewing from streets with people standing(restrictions when the city will allow people to begin camping out), the grandstands typically start appearing in mid-November.

Don -- thanks for stopping by to comment. I hope all is well in your world.

Nov 16, 2011 04:00 AM

Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC

Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

So interesting to hear about all of the arrangements for the Rose Parade, Michael - I've never thought about how much planning must go into this event!

Nov 17, 2011 06:35 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Karen - the Rose Parade is a like a well-oiled machine. Lots and lots of planning!

Nov 18, 2011 01:14 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

My daughter marched in that parade with her high school band...must have been 10 years ago now! lol

Nov 21, 2011 11:38 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Cindy -- Hopefully the memory of marching in the Rose Parade is a fond one for your daughter.

Nov 22, 2011 02:20 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Michael, watching the Rose Bowl Parade is always one of my favorite things to do. I had no idea that they didn't have it on Sunday though. Is the game moved too?

Nov 23, 2011 03:38 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Connie -- yes, the Rose Bowl game will be played on Monday, January 2 -- 1:30PM local Pasadena time --- adjust your schedule accordingly.

Nov 23, 2011 03:48 AM

Cheryl Dickson

Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK

Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

I will be thinking of you while I watch the parade freezing here in Colorado. I see Pasadena has named a street after my beautiful state of Colorado. We are honored! I will be looking for you in the grandstands wearing your ActiveRain T-Shirt and waving a sign that says: "I am ActiveRain" Are YOU up for the challenge?! :)

Nov 23, 2011 07:12 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hey Cheryl -- Sorry --- can't accept your challenge this time --- there's no chance of seeing me in the grandstands on January 2 --- although what we think of as cold in Pasadena can't compare with the temperatures in Colorado (yes, call me a wimp if you must), I prefer to watch the parade from the comfort of a warm living room in front of my flat screen television.

One year, a bit after midnight, a group of us ventured to the start of the parade route -- South Orange Grove Boulevard is closed to traffic and the floats are lined up and you can catch last minute floral touch-ups. It was definitely once-in-a-lifetime experience. Brrrrrrr.

Nov 23, 2011 07:59 AM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I love the Rose Parade but I've never been even though I grew up in Riverside. San Diego's not that far either.

Nov 25, 2011 05:01 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Jim -- maybe 2012 should be the year -- Monday, January 2, 2012, parade starts early or come stay on the streets of Pasadena in advance.

Nov 25, 2011 09:01 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael what a great way to put it. I have went once,we had to be there early:)) we were the guest of one of the designer's it was fun but too cold and too early for me. I guess it is one of those things you have to do once in a lifetime:)

Nov 26, 2011 11:04 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre -- many will consider this is a once in a lifetime moment in person. You can celebrate each year on television. Of course, in Los Angeles through the benefit of KTLA -- the parade and festivities are shown live without commercial interruption(plus all of the pre-parade activities) and then re-played over(and over) throughout the day....

Nov 26, 2011 03:18 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael how true, we always lay around and watch the floats at our leisure with orange juice(left over champagne:))) and comment on the floats:)

Nov 26, 2011 05:24 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre -- if you can't get enough of viewing the floats on television and don't want to view it early in the morning along the parade route, you can always go to the post-parade viewing of floats that line up near Victory Park in East Pasadena. They go on display immediately after the parade ends for a day or so.

Nov 28, 2011 02:51 PM