Rose Parade 2025: At Floatfest, you’ve got a third day to smell the roses post-parade
You’ll have an extra day to smell the roses, and orchids, and chrysanthemums at Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats, stationed at the corner of Sierra Madre Avenue and Washington Boulevard in Pasadena, right after the 136th Rose Parade.
The two-mile walk-through, arguably the Best View Ever of parade entries, will be open for three days, from Wednesday, Jan. 1 through Friday, Jan. 3.
For many locals, the post-parade viewing is almost as much a tradition as watching the cavalcade in person. Even more folks watch the parade from home and then venture out for a close-up follow-up later, rating their favorites.
Visitors check out the Rotary International float at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A trio of colorful kitties peek out of the Hills “Feed the Love” float at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A colorful jester on the Visit Louisiana float at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A larger-than-life hummingbird feeds its young on the City of Torrance float at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Crowds gather around Rose Parade floats along Washington Blvd at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Visitors get an up-close look at the City of Downey float during Floatfest at Victory Park in Pasadena on Tuesday January 3, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors the Mansion Entertainment Group float during Floatfest at Victory Park in Pasadena on Tuesday January 3, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
Visitors get an up-close look at the Rose Parade Showmanship winning float Louisiana travel during Floatfest at Victory Park in Pasadena on Tuesday January 3, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The La Cañada Flintridge float, “Flower Power” at FloatFest after the 135th Rose Parade. (Photo by Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Visitors check out the Rotary International float at the Floatfest on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Visitors could view the Rose Parade floats up close along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena and get a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry. Tournament volunteers were also on hand to describe the float-building process. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Returning for the second year is Food Fare, presented by Go Bowling, featuring food trucks, a full-service bar and beer and wine garden. There will also be live entertainment, a video wall, and the main attraction, a closer-than-this look at some of the parade’s 39 floats. If you’re lucky, Tournament of Roses volunteers will be on hand to reveal behind-the-scenes details. Some of the folks involved with each float may also be around to accept compliments.
Admission is $25 and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are only sold online at sharpseating.com.
Floatfest entry hours are from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, with ticket sales ending at 3:30 p.m. and last entry at 4 p.m.; 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, reserved for seniors and people with mobility disabilities; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3.
Some housekeeping notes: wear comfortable shoes and take note, there are no trams and seating is limited. No pets or bikes are allowed. There will be a bag check upon entry and only clear bags are allowed. Ask at the entry gates for American Sign Language interpreters. And needless to say, make sure cameras and phones are charged up and ready to snap those Rose Parade memories.
Keep in mind that almost 70,000 visitors are expected to take in Floatfest over the three days, which means parking will be a bear. Take advantage of free shuttles from two Pasadena locations, one at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., with entry off Del Mar Boulevard or Bonnie near the corner of Hill Avenue; and the other at the PCC Extension Lot, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. One perk: shuttle users get priority entrance to the event.For more information, visit www. tournamentofroses.com/event/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase/
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