Pasadena Tournament of Roses: Your Guide to America's New Year Celebration
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YOUR GUIDE TO AMERICA’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATION® AMERICA’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda The 131st Rose Parade presented by Honda will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 ½ -mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience—in person—the magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration, exclusive to the streets of Pasadena! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 • 8 AM Orange Grove and Colorado Blvds. in Pasadena Reserved tickets for grandstand seats are available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, the Official Grandstand Seating and Ticketing Company of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses at 626.795.4171 or sharpseating.com. See pages 4–5 for parking and transportation information. For more information about America’s New Year Celebration, download the Tournament of Roses Event App on the App Store and on 1 106th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual The 106th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual will be held on January 1, 2020. Come early and enjoy pre-game activities including tailgates, university band performances and more. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 • 1 PM Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena Please visit tournamentofroses.com for the most up to date information on tickets and parking. Fans can also purchase official VIP Ticket and Hospitality Packages online through PRIMESPORT at PRIMESPORT.com. On January 1, free shuttle buses will be available at Parsons Parking Lot, at the corner of Union Street and De Lacey Ave. in Pasadena. The shuttle runs continuously from 10 AM until approximately two hours after the end of the game. Visit tournamentofroses.com for the most current information regarding parking prices at Parsons. 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES The Tournament of Roses Association is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our guests. We encourage you to review our complete safety and security information at tournamentofroses.com. Rose Parade safety tips and guidelines are also provided by the City of Pasadena at cityofpasadena.net. Rose Bowl Game safety tips and guidelines can be found in the Game Day Guide on tournamentofroses.com. The Rose Bowl Stadium utilizes a clear bag policy for all events at the Rose Bowl Stadium, including the Rose Bowl Game. For additional information, please visit rosebowlstadium.com for a list of rules and prohibited items. Prohibited Items Prohibited items along the parade route include: weapons, sticks, poles, drones, glass bottles and any items which may cause injury or interfere with the parade or spectators' enjoyment of the parade. See Something, Say Something As part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment in which to enjoy its many events, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has partnered with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Police Department in “See Something, Say Something™,” a nationwide campaign to raise the public’s awareness of indicators of terrorism and to emphasize the need to report suspicious behavior promptly to the proper law enforcement authorities. If you witness a crime in progress or other emergencies, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency matters, including activity that you believe to be suspicious, call the Pasadena Police Department at 626.744.4241. You can also report criminal activity to CRIMESTOPPERS at 800.222.8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org. (Be sure to reference Pasadena if you use this method.) You can also text this single word—ROSEPARADE—to 888777 to get up-to-date text message alerts from public safety officials as needed. Also, follow the Pasadena Police Department on Twitter: @PasadenaPD. 3 TRANSPORTATION Guests can obtain street closure information in December from the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitpasadena.com or 877.793.9911. Go Metro Skip the traffi c and hassle of parking and Go Metro to the Rose Parade and all Tournament of Roses events in Pasadena by connecting to the Metro Gold Line. Plan your trip on metro.net. The stations with the best access to the parade route are: DEL MAR STATION Walk two blocks north to the parade route. MEMORIAL PARK STATION Walk two blocks south to the parade route. LAKE STATION Walk four blocks south to the parade route. ALLEN STATION Walk four blocks south to the parade route. Kick off your New Year with a hassle-free Metrolink ride to Tournament of Roses events via Union Station. A Metrolink ticket includes free transfer to the Metro Gold Line for the festivities. Visit metrolinktrains.com for holiday schedules and fares, including the $10 Holiday ticket for unlimited rides for the day. For updated information, follow @Metrolink on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 4 PARKING Reserved parking for automobiles, buses and recreational vehicles is available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, 626.795.4171; City of Pasadena, 626.744.6440; LAZ Parking, 626.578.1705; Easy Parking Service, 626.286.7576; and Colorado Boulevard Parking, 858.692.0868 or 949.295.6537. Paid parking is also offered on a first- come, first-served basis at various lots and parking structures near the parade route. Overnight parking on Pasadena streets begins at noon the day before the parade, for that evening only. All “No Parking” areas and red curb zones remain off-limits, and vehicles in violation will be subject to impound and a fine. There is no parking allowed on the parade route itself. Illegally parked vehicles will be impounded. RV Parking In addition to RV parking available from Sharp Seating Company, overnight RV parking is available in Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl Stadium prior to January 1. RVs must be completely self-contained; there are no hook-ups. Space is limited and made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. For additional information please contact the Rose Bowl Stadium at 626.577.3100. Buses For bus parking information, please call Blanchard Parking at 626.397.4220 or Sharp Seating Company at 626.795.4171. 5 PARADE DAY GUIDE 2020 Rose Parade Grandstand Seating Reserved grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, the Official Grandstand Seating and Ticketing Company, from February 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Every person must have a ticket to sit in the reserved grandstands. The only exception is for children two years of age or younger who have the option of sitting on an adult’s lap, otherwise they must have a ticket. Contact Sharp Seating Company at 626.795.4171 or sharpseating.com. Tickets for limited wheelchair-accessible seating at grandstand locations are also sold through Sharp Seating Company. Non-Ticketed Viewing Areas For more information about America’s New Year Celebration, download the Tournament of Roses Event App on the App Store and on Google Play. Curbside viewing is also available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows the occupancy of curbside space along the parade route beginning at noon on the day before the parade. For tips and rules about curbside viewing, contact the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitpasadena.com or 877.793.9911. 6 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES EVENTS AT A GLANCE Tickets available for purchase through Sharp Seating Company, the Official Grandstand Seating and Ticketing Company of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses at: 626.795.4171 or sharpseating.com. For updated timing and information, please visit tournamentofroses.com. Float Viewing: Decorating Places LOCATION: Rosemont Pavilion: 700 Seco St., Pasadena • Last entry one hour before closing COST: $15 General Admission (free for children 5 and under) Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena AN AES EVENT GROUP PRODUCTION Eat, drink and be merry at Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR, where the spirit of SoCal food, wine, craft beers and entertainment come alive over three days in the shadow of the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium. For more information, visit sipandsavorpasadena.com. LOCATION: Jackie Robinson Memorial Field on Seco Street, across from the Rose Bowl in the Arroyo TIMES: *1–7 PM (early entry @ Noon for VIP ticket holders) COST: • Tickets go on sale September 16, 2019, at sipandsavorpasadena.com. • $50 plus ticketing fees for General Admission (includes 5 tastings) • $150 plus ticketing fees for VIP Admission (includes unlimited food and beverage samples) • $10 plus ticketing fees for children ages 5–12 (free for children 4 and under) *Operating hours and ticket pricing are subject to change. Equestfest presented by Wells Fargo LOCATION: Los Angeles Equestrian Center: 480 West Riverside Dr., Burbank COST: • $20 General Admission (free for children 5 and under) • $45 VIP Reserved Seating Package • $10 Parking • Rain or Shine Bandfest presented by REMO LOCATION: Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena COST: • Gates open 30 minutes prior to each show time • $15 General Admission (free for children 5 and under) • Free parking in Structure 4 off Del Mar Blvd. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LOCATION: Rose Bowl Stadium Lot K TIME: 12:30–1:30 PM COST: $40 Reserved Seating (lunch included) Rose Bowl Bash The Rose Bowl Bash is a family-friendly event that takes place in downtown Los Angeles and celebrates college football and the New Year. The event showcases games, school pep band performances, Rose Bowl Game merchandise, a beer garden and more. LOCATION: The Bloc in Downtown: 700 S. Flower St., Los Angeles COST: Free General Admission 7 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES EVENTS AT A GLANCE (CONT.) Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats LOCATION: Sierra Madre and Washington Blvds., Pasadena COST: • $20 General Admission (free for children 5 and under, ticket sales end at 3 PM, last entry 4 PM) • P lease note that Post Parade utilizes a clear bag policy for security purposes TAKE THE METRO TO POST PARADE See page 4 for details.