Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase

After the Rose Parade wraps, the floats park along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena for Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase. Families can walk the line of parked floats and get within a few feet of the flower-covered masterpieces they just watched on parade day, an up-close look that TV simply cannot match.

Kids can study the incredible details, from seeds and bark to thousands of fresh blooms, and pick their own favorite float. Live entertainment, gourmet food trucks and family-friendly activities round out the experience, and nearly 70,000 visitors come out each year to enjoy it.

Street parking near the showcase is very limited, so the Tournament of Roses runs free Park-N-Ride shuttles, and shuttle riders get a priority entry line. Mornings on January 2 are reserved for seniors and guests with mobility disabilities, which makes later hours the best bet for families.

A few planning notes: only clear bags are allowed, pets are not permitted (service animals are welcome), and bikes, skateboards and wagons must stay home. Strollers can be tricky to navigate in the crowds, so a carrier may be easier for little ones.

📅 Dates & Times

Friday, January 1, 2027 through Sunday, January 3, 2027

Friday, January 1: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Saturday, January 2: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (seniors and guests with mobility disabilities only); 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM general admission

Sunday, January 3: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ticket sales end at 3:00 PM each day. Last entry is 4:00 PM on January 1 and 2, and 3:00 PM on January 3.

📍 Venue

Floats are displayed along Sierra Madre Boulevard and Washington Boulevard in front of Pasadena High School.

Floatfest at Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91107

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

This is a paid event.

Admission: $26.50 per person.

Children 5 and under are free.

Tickets are sold online only. No cash or credit card sales on site.

BUY FLOATFEST TICKETS

🍔 Food

Gourmet food trucks will be on Sierra Madre Boulevard near Gate A.

Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed, but coolers are not.

🚙 Parking

Street parking near the event is extremely limited. Free Park-N-Ride shuttles run from Pasadena City College (1570 E. Colorado Blvd.) and the PCC Extension Lot (3035 E. Foothill Blvd.), and shuttle riders enter through a priority line.

Accessible parking is available at Victory Park Recreation Center, 2575 Paloma Street, during park hours.

A clear-bag policy is in effect.

🌐 Website Link

Tournament of Roses Floatfest

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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