Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase

People admiring blue and white flowers on a float that also has honeybees and a honeycomb.

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Festival

Admission: $26.50 (Free for children 5 and under.)
Tickets sold online only. No cash or credit sales onsite.

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FLOATFEST JAN. 1

Jan 01, 2026

$26.50

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FLOATFEST JAN. 2

Jan 02, 2026

$26.50 - $26.50

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FLOATFEST JAN. 3

Jan 03, 2026

$26.50 - $26.50

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Description

Floatfest: A Rose Parade FESTIVAL

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Festival features a 1-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route, plus live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, the Rose Petal Bar, family friendly activities and more. Each year, nearly 70,000 visitors head to Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena for the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate, up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display. Participating float exhibitors can engage with event attendees in this event’s celebratory environment.

CLEAR BAG POLICY
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has a clear bag only policy in place. Click here for details

Jan. 1, 2026: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)
Jan. 2, 2026: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (exclusive viewing for seniors & people with mobility disabilities)
Jan. 2, 2026: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)

Jan. 3, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 3:00 pm)

Accessible parking is located at Victory Park Recreation Center

2575 Paloma Street - enter off Paloma Street from Altadena Drive. (During Park hours only.)

FLOATFEST SHUTTLE INFORMATION

It is expected that close to 70,000 visitors will tour Floatfest: A Rose Parade Festival. Street parking near the event is extremely limited. To accommodate our guests and to make each visit more enjoyable, the Tournament of Roses Association provides free shuttle service from two locations in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line.

For updated Park-N-Ride and other transportation information, please visit sharpseating.com.

Park & Ride Lot	Address/Location	Shuttle Hours
Cal Tech	1200 E California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91125 (corner of N. Wilson & California Blvd.) Park at the following Structures 341 S. Wilson Avenue 405 S. Wilson Avenue 1248 California Blvd	Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 2, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Final departure) 4:30 p.m. (Final return)
Pasadena City College	1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91106 (enter on Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill Ave.)	Jan. 1, 2026 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 2, 2026 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Reserved for senior citizens and people with mobility disabilities) 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Final departure) 4:30 p.m. (Final return)
PCC Extension Lot	3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107	Jan. 1, 2026 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 2, 2026 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Reserved for senior citizens and people with mobility disabilities) 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Final departure) 5:30 p.m. (Final return) Jan. 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Final departure) 4:30 p.m. (Final return)

LOCATION

Floatfest is located in front of Pasadena High School along Sierra Madre Blvd. & Washington Blvd. in Pasadena, CA.