Why is tournament of roses parade on january 2

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Other Ways to Give. Connect with Our Team. Near the end of the route, the parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and concludes at Villa Street. Transportation : The Metro will operate throughout the night of December 31 and morning of January 1.

In addition to overnight service on those selected lines, Metro will run more trains and offer more frequent service on the Metro Gold Line to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on January 1. Call the Metro information line at or visit www. If you have specific questions about your visit, you can speak to a live person in the days leading up to the event by calling Visitor Hotline courtesy of the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Deadlines for floats, equestrian units and marching bands vary. Every inch of every float must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. The most delicate flowers, including roses, are placed in individual vials of water, which are set into the float one by one. City Band joined the procession of flower-covered pony carts in the second Tournament of Roses Parade.

The Rose Parade has welcomed high schools, colleges and universities, and Military bands. Past parades have featured a variety of musicians including marching bands, drum and bugle corps, brass and percussion bands, and bag pipes.

Equestrian units remain an irreplaceable part of the parade. Each year, the Rose Parade features a wide variety of horse breeds who entertain spectators, each with their own style and grace, including Curly Horses, American Saddlebreds, Gypsy Cobs, Andalusians, Miniature Horses, Draft Horses, and more.