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.

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.

Food trucks are finding a stage at Rose Parade 2025’s Floatfest

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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