Over 100,000 square-feet of free entertainment, food and fun in the heart of Pasadena Live on Green, an incredible three-day event celebrating the power of music, will take place Dec. 29-31 at the Pasadena Convention Center. In the Power of Music pavilion hosted by radio.com, visitors will learn the history of music and radio, see tributes…
Rose Parade Safety Tips from Pasadena Fire & Police Departments
As the 130th Rose Parade approaches on Pasadena’s Fire and Police departments are issuing the following safety tips for the thousands of overnight campers who will line the route on New Year’s Eve. The parade route will be a safer place if everyone follows the rules and regulations intended for the safety of all parade-goers….
How to View the Floats After the Parade
Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats allows visitors to walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked along a 2-mile route on Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards in Pasadena. Come rain or shine, take a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry and learn more about the…
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Debuts Sip & Savor
Showcasing SoCal’s food scene, fine wines, craft brews, and entertainment A new end-of-year celebration debuts with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor. On the event menu is an impressive array of offerings for all ages from many of Southern California’s favorite eateries and culinary brands, along with wines and craft brews from throughout…
Chaka Khan Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal
Singer, songwriter, and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny. She will ride in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual,…
Equestrians Galloping to Pasadena for the Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses has announced 18 equestrian groups to ride in the 130th Rose Parade. Equestrians participating in the Rose Parade showcase a variety of breeds as well as unique tack and costumes. All riders must have previous parade riding experience. In addition to riding in the five and a half mile-long Rose Parade…
Gerald Freeny Honored as First African-American Tournament of Roses President
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and their community partners – the Pasadena Community Coalition, the Armenian Community Coalition, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Organization of Chinese Americans-Greater Los Angeles (OCA-GLA) – hosted an open house in honor of Gerald Freeny, the first African-American president of the Tournament of Roses. Over 400 community members…
Tournament Of Roses® Hires Executive Producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
For more than 129 years, the Rose Parade has held a special place in the hearts and minds of viewers across the world. Now, under the leadership of Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer David Eads, the parade is marching forward into a new era, maintaining its historic roots while layering in new entertainment features. This respect…