The Pasadena California Tournament of Roses Post Parade Float Viewing Guide Thursday January 1 2026.
FloatFest Rose Parade Post Viewing continues thru Saturday January 3 2026.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the Rose Parade Floats!
Dates and Times for Public Viewing
Thursday January 1 2026: 1:30pm-5:00pm (Last Entry at 4:00pm)
Friday January 2 2026: 7:00am-9:00am (Reserved For Seniors and Disabled Visitors)
Friday January 2 2026: 9:00am-5:00pm (Last Entry at 4:00pm)
Saturday January 3 2026: 9:00am-5:00pm (Last Entry at 4:00pm)
Purchase $26.50 Tickets Online at The Rose Parade
General admission tickets are $26.50 per person and free for children 5 and under.
Tickets sold online only. No cash or credit sales onsite.
Rose Parade Float Viewing Sustainability Transportation Solutions
FloatFest Shuttle (included with purchase of FloatFest tickets)
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.
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 Fare Features LA’s Top Food Trucks: Food Fare is located on Sierra Madre Blvd., near Gate A in the showcase lot.
(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
Tournament of Roses Events
Rose Bowl Game is Thursday January 1 2026 at 2:00pm (pst)
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Rose Parade is Social
Latest Information. Tag Photos #RoseParade
Rose Parade on Facebook/Instagram/You Tube
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.
