Rose parade experience
Rose Parade Experience
Overview
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade (or simply the Tournament of Roses), is an annual parade to mark the start of the Rose Bowl Game, held mostly along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, on New Year’s Day.
The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles down Colorado Blvd. and features four types of entries: floral-decorated floats entered by a participating corporation, non-profit organization or municipality, equestrian units, bands, and Tournament Entries. Rose Parade participants have long histories with the Tournament of Roses and keep the traditions alive.
The earliest Tournament of Roses welcomed 3,000 spectators to its first parade filled with beautiful, horse-drawn carriages covered in flowers. More than a century later, the parade floats are a marvel of state-of-the-art technology, all tucked away beneath flowers and other all-natural materials.
The Rose Parade features three types of entries: floral-decorated floats sponsored by a participating corporation or community organization, equestrian units, and marching bands. The only cars that appear in the Rose Parade are those that may carry the Grand Marshal, the Mayor of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame Inductees, and the Tournament of Roses President. Many of the Rose Parade’s participating organizations have long histories with the Tournament of Roses and have made numerous appearances in the parade.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sony Pictures Studio Tour: Visit soundstages once home to iconic films like “The Wizard of Oz,” “Men in Black” and “Spider-Man.” Swing by smash-hit games shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” You might even catch a glimpse of the Barbra Streisand Scoring stage or a set from the hit comedy, “The Goldbergs.” Keep your eyes open... You never know what – or who – will be around the next corner.
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes is a world-renowned experience that connects visitors with the Hollywood they imagine.
- Grandstand Seating for the Tournament of Roses Parade
- Decorating Places: Experience the magic of the Rose Parade floats before Parade Day! See some of these magnificent floral floats in their final stages of preparation for the Rose Parade.
- Band Fest: Catch a sneak peek of the 2022 Rose Parade bands as they perform their award-winning field shows that led to their selection.
Sample Itinerary
- Flight to Los Angeles.
- Your American Journeys Intl will meet you at the airport.
- Transfer to the Hotel.
- Transfer to Sony Picture Studios for Tour.
- Evening on own
- Morning Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Transfer to Grammy Museum for the tour.
- Transfer to Rose Bowl.
- Arrival at Rose Bowl.
- Photo Opportunity followed by Float Preview.
- Transfer to Pasadena City College and Bandfest.
- Transfer to downtown LA for dinner on own.
- Transfer back to hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Transfer to Santa
- Monica Pier to experience the West Coast beach.
- Free time for lunch and shopping.
- Transfer back to the hotel.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance/DJ party at the hotel.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Early morning transfer to
- Tournament of Roses Parade.
- Moderate walking involved getting to Bandstand Seating.
- Watch the Parade.
- 3-hour Step-on Guided Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills 5:00 pm.
- Dinner on own at Hollywood and Highland.
- Breakfast at Hotel.
- Transfer to LAX airport for departure home.
FAQs
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GUIDED TOURS
All of our tours include a tour manager to make sure every detail is perfect. Plus, professional tour guides to lead you through each city
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
All of our packages include two meals a day, all attractions, hotel accommodations, transportation, and all taxes, tips, and service charges, so you do not have to worry about anything.
Included
- Roundtrip airfare.
- 4-night accommodations.
- Motorcoach transportation while in LAX.
- A Tournament of Roses program and Seat cushion.
- Breakfast each morning.
- A New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Gala.
- Optional Travel Insurance is available during registration.
- Optional visit to the Santa Monica Pier and beach.
- An American Journeys Tour Manager will travel with you throughout.
- All taxes and tips.
Excluded
- Gratuity for guides, drivers, tour managers is not included but appreciated.
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