Can you view the Rose Parade floats?

Float viewing will take place at Rosemont Pavilion, located at 700 Seco Street in Pasadena, CA. Decorating Places is also accessible via the Metro Gold Line, Metro Bus and the Pasadena ARTS Bus Line. For detailed information, visit socaltransport.org.

How do you get a float in the Rose Parade?

How do we enter a float in the Rose Parade? A: Any organization or company may submit an application to sponsor a float in the Rose Parade. All applications are reviewed by the Tournament of Roses Executive Committee.

What happens to the floats after Rose Parade?

After the parade, floats are stripped to their chassis. Structural steel elements are reused where possible; organic materials and sculptural steel are recycled.

Where is the tournament of Roses Parade held?

Tournament of Roses Parade floats are flower-covered parade floats, used in the annual New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade held in Pasadena, California.

How many people decorate the Rose Parade floats?

At the two corners other Tournament Members direct the floats in addition to the Float Liaisons. It is estimated that it takes 60 volunteers working 10 hours a day for 10 days to decorate one float. 600 tons of steel, 5,000 gallons of glue and 18 million flowers are used to make the floats each year

Where to watch the Rose Parade in California?

The Rose Parade in Pasadena California is one of the most popular attractions to watch on New Years Day in the entire United States. Companies from around the globe spend upwards of a million dollars decorating these elaborate floats with thousands of real flowers.

What was the economic impact of the Rose Parade?

In 2013, the Tournament of Roses Association reported the roses events had an economic impact of approximately $300 million. There are three different types of entries in the Rose Parade; floats, marching bands and equestrian units.