The Pasadena California Tournament of Roses Post Parade Float Viewing starts Tuesday afternoon January 1 2019.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the Rose Parade Floats!
Following the Rose Parade, walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards.
Come rain or shine, take a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry and learn more about the float process from Tournament volunteers – “white suiters” – on hand.
This is a Pasadena Family Friendly Event.
Rose Bowl Parade: A Showcase of Floats Guide
Dates and Times for Public Viewing
Tuesday January 1 2019 at 1:00pm thru 5:00pm (last entry at 4:00pm)
Wednesday January 2 2019 9:00am thru 5:00pm (last entry at 4:00pm)
Senior citizens and disabled vistors welcome 7:00am-9:00am
Admission Prices
General admission tickets are $15.00 per person and free for children 5 and under.
Ticket sales end at 2:30pm-3:00pm Daily
Advance tickets are Available Online at Sharp Seating
Rose Parade Float Viewing Sustainability Transportation Solutions
Entrance to Post Parade is located at the corner of Sierra Madre & Washington Boulevards in Pasadena, California.
Free parking and complimentary shuttles are available and strongly recommended as Post Parade parking is extremely limited.
Free shuttle service will be available from two locations in Pasadena.
Guests using shuttles will also enter the event through a priority line.
Ticket sales at Park-N-Ride location end at 2:30 p.m.
Advance tickets are also available through Sharp Seating Company.
Rose Parade Viewing Shuttle Locations:
Pasadena City College: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (enter off Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill Ave.)
Rose Bowl Stadium Lot B (January 2 2019 only)
Shuttle Hours of Operation:
January 1 2019 (no Rose Bowl shuttles)
Pasadena City College at 12:30pm thru 2:30pm (final departure)
January 2 2019
Pasadena City College at 12:30pm thru 2:30pm (final departure)
Rose Bowl Stadium at 6:30am thru 2:30pm (final departure)
Shuttles depart approximately every 5 minutes
ADA Accessible Parking
Victory Park Recreation Center: 2575 Paloma St. (enter off Paloma St. from N. Altadena Dr.)
MTA/GOLD LINE SHUTTLE SERVICE
The MTA offers shuttle service from the Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Station on January 1 to the Post Parade venue 12:30pm – 3:00pm.
Shuttle service from the Post Parade area back to the Sierra Madre Villa Station will continue until 5:30pm.
On January 2 shuttle service from the station to Post Parade Park will begin at 7:00am and end at 3:00pm.
Service from the Post Parade venue back to Sierra Madre Villa Station will continue until 5:30pm.
DROP-OFF/TAXIS/RIDESHARE SERVICES into the Pasadena area may be additional options for your consideration.
Rose Parade Float Viewing Visiting Tips
Wear comfortable walking shoes to walk the 2.5 miles to see all the floats (This will take around 2 Hours)
The venue is often crowded and you will be walking and viewing at a leisurely pace
Post Parade Venue Layout Map at Entrance
Water is available free-of-charge at three locations within the venue
Food Vendors (You can bring small quantities of food and non-alcoholic drinks into the venue)
Lost and Found Tent at the intersection of Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards
ATMs inside the venue
Recycling Bins
American Sign Language Interpreters
Mandatory Search of all items brought into Viewing Area
Not Permitted: Skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, tricycles, Segways, wagons and animals*
(*service animals are permitted within the venue)
There are no trams and limited seating
