The Tournament of Roses, known for its grandeur and iconic floats, transcends a single day event and unfolds into a week-long spectacle. From Bandfest to pony exhibitions, float decorating sessions, and Festival of Lights celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy in the lead-up to the grand parade.
The Tournament of Roses is so spectacular, and so huge, and so famous, that fitting it into a single day? Truly, it is a week-long event, or nearly. The flowery fun sounds the horns Dec. 29 and 30 as Bandfest marches into Pasadena City College; get your ticket(s) to cheer on the bands of the Rose Parade .Naming some of the biggest stars of the Rose Parade is not too difficult, if you keep in mind these participants are some of the mane celebrities.
We're singing the pretty praises of the parade's ponies, of course, and you can admire them in full trot at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center Dec. 29; be sure to hoof it by the Rose Parade site to secure your advance ticket.Seed by seed, pod by pod, it is a thrill to observe the famous Rose Parade floats coming together at the hands of dedicated volunteers, designers, and support teams. Find your way to a decorating site from Dec. 28-30 and wow-out at this annual whimsy. The Rosemont Pavilion in Pasadena is the place and tickets? They're available for purchase through the Rose Parade site.Beautiful spaces honoring the Festival of Lights are aglow as we enjoy the final weekend of December 2024. You can attend the nightly lighting at Santa Monica's, where a cute LEGO menorah is on display (a lighting will take place on Jan. 1, 2025, the final night of Hanukkah). If you still are seeking Christmassy sparkle, and some of the gingerbread-festooned sights of the season, you're in some lovely luck. Irvine Park Railroad's sweetnear Lake Arrowhead are in adorable swing (getting your tickets before heading up the mountain will put you on Santa's nice list for next year)
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