HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE FLOAT DECORATING!
Community members and visitors are needed each year to decorate floats for the Rose Parade. Whether looking to participate as an organized group or individual, float builders are happy to have the help. All volunteer decorating opportunities are organized directly by the float builders. Please contact the float builders listed below for volunteer information:
Before and after the Rose Parade there are many activities such as float decorating, float viewing and post parade. On New Year’s Day, people from all over the world come to Pasadena to attend and participate in The Rose Parade.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Rosemont Pavilion | 700 Seco Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
12/28: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/29: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/30: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/31: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Tickets will not be sold on-site 12/31. Advance purchase required.)
Kids 5 and under are free.
Rose Float Plaza South | 5400 Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706
12/28: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/29: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/30: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
12/31: Closed to the public.
Kids 5 and under are free.
FLOAT DECORATING
Community members and visitors are needed each year to decorate floats for the Rose Parade. Walk-ins are welcome at most locations, though work is not guaranteed. It is recommended to pre-register by visiting the float builders websites are calling directly. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old to participate and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups must phone ahead to see if arrangements are possible.
LOCATIONS
Phoenix Decorating Company | 5400 Irwindale Ave. Irwindale, CA 91706 626-793-3174
Paradiso Parade Floats | 16016 Avenida Padilla, Unit A Irwindale, CA 91702 626-864-3199
Artistic Entertainment Services at 120 N. Aspan Ave. Azusa, Ca. 91702. Less than 20 people 626-388-1839, More than 20 people 626-334-9388
Burbank Tournament of Roses at 123 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. 818-840-0060
Sierra Madre Float Association at 587 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-7005
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses 435 Fair Oak Ave. contact@sptor.com
La Canada-Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association at 4510 Hampton Rd., La Canada Flintridge (Foothill Blvd. & Hampton Rd.)
FLOAT VIEWING
View a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses, and of course, breathtaking flowers, being applied to the floats by the float builders and volunteers. Advanced tickets are available for three public viewing locations. Times are allocated for general public viewing, including tour operators. Order your tickets through Sharp Seating.Considerable waiting periods should be expected.
POST PARADE
The post-parade float viewing is a rain or shine event that will allow you to walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. Allow at least two hours to view the floats with a walking distance of approximately 2.5 miles. Purchase tickets HERE
EVENT PIN PASS
The 2018 Event Pass Pin is an official pin sold by the Tournament of Roses. It will allow pin holders to gain access to various discounts including decorating places and post parade. Limited 500 pins for sale online and at the Tournament of Roses. For a list of discounts you will receive click HERE. To purchase the pin click HERE.
SCHEDULE
January 1, 2018: 1 PM – 5 PM (last entry at 4 PM)
January 2, 2018: 9 AM – 5 PM (last entry at 4 PM; senior citizens and disabled vistors welcome 7-9 AM)
FREE SHUTTLE LOCATIONS & HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
Post Parade takes place in a residential neighborhood with almost no public parking or street parking. It is highly recommended that visitors use shuttle options.
Pasadena City College |1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (enter off Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill Ave.)
- January 1 & 2: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (final departure at 2:30 PM)
Rose Bowl Stadium | 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103 Lot B
- January 2 ONLY: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (final departure at 2:30 PM)
*shuttles depart approximately every 5 minutes*
Information provided by The Tournament of Roses and visit Pasadena.
CHECK OUT THIS YEARS PARTICIPANTS HERE
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