Rose Queen and Court
For more than 120 years, Pasadena has hosted the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. From its modest beginnings, the parade has grown to become the premiere event of its kind, attracting marching bands, equestrians and floats from around the world. Estimates are that more than 1 million people come to Pasadena to witness the Rose Parade firsthand as it makes its way 5 ½ miles from Tournament House on Orange Grove Boulevard through downtown Pasadena to Pasadena High School on Sierra Madre Boulevard.
The Rose Bowl® Game, the Granddaddy of them All®, pits the best of the Pac 10 conference against the best of the Big 10 conference in college football’s most storied venue. Every four years, the Rose Bowl hosts the BCS National Championship Game, as well.
2010 BCS Championship Game
For general information about the Tournament of Roses® New Year’s events in Pasadena visit www.tournamentofroses.com.
For information about the Rose Bowl Stadium and other events in the bowl visit www.rosebowlstadium.com.
Sharp Seating is the official vendor of grandstand seating for the Rose Parade. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for seating for the parade visit www.sharpseating.com or call (626) 795-4171.
Al Brooks Tours can provide tour packages for the entire Pasadena New Year experience. For information or to join a tour visit www.albrooksrosebowltours.com or call (800)228-4849.
For lodging information click here.
For other tourist information, go to www.pasadenacal.com.
