Rose Parade

Pasadena, California

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
8:00 AM

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If you're interested in entering your band in the Tournament of Roses Parade, click here to download more information and complete the online band application form. The deadline to apply for the 2026 parade is May 15, 2024.

Tournament of Roses Bandfest

Pasadena City College

Three Shows:
December 29, 2024 - 2:00 PM
December 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

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Web: Tournament OfRoses.com

Email: Tournament of Roses

Mail: Tournament of Roses
391 So. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91184

Phone: 626-449-4100

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Marching in the Rose Parade is a remarkable experience that band members remember and treasure for a lifetime. Participating bands not only march the 5.5-mile parade route, but also have the opportunity to take a band photo in front of the historic Rose Bowl and perform along with other Rose Parade bands in shows at Bandfest.

Known as America's New Year Celebration, the annual Rose Parade features spectacular floral floats that are completely covered with natural materials. Approximately 1 million spectators line the parade route, while tens of millions watch the television coverage in more than 200 international territories and countries. The Rose Parade is broadcast on ABC, Cowboy Channel, Great American Family, KTLA, NBC, RFD-TV and Univision.

2023/2024 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos

Bands are selected based on musicianship, marching ability, uniqueness and entertainment value. In particular, bands are being sought with the ability to perform a field type show while marching forward. There are no set size requirements; bands of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Geographic diversity is also considered, and bands from around the world are welcomed.

Applications for the 2026 Rose Parade are due May 15, 2024. Invitations are issued in the fall, more than a year in advance of the parade, to allow bands time to raise the funds necessary for a trip of this magnitude.

2025 Participating Bands

• 605 All-Star Band, Artesia-Bellflower-Cerritos-Hawaiian Gardens-La Mirada-Lakewood-Norwalk, CA
• All-Star Marching Band Mexico, Puebla, Mexico
• Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo, Chitré, Herrera, Panama
• Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band, Fresno, CA
• Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls Marching Band), Hornbaek, Denmark
• Homestead High School Mighty Mustang Marching Band & Colorguard, Cupertino, CA
• The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South," Jackson, MS
• Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band, Kyoto, Japan
• The Lincoln-Way Marching Band, Frankfort, IL
• Los Angeles Unified School District All District Honor Band, Los Angeles, California
• The New England Honors Marching Band, MA/CT/RI/VT/NH/ME
• Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
• Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band, Pasadena, California
• Pebble Hills High School Spartan Marching Band, El Paso, TX
• Rancho Verde High School Crimson Regiment, Moreno Valley, CA
• Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band, Rosemead-Bellflower-Boyle Heights/Los Angeles, CA
• Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band, Seminole, FL
• The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
• United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band
• The University of Wyoming "Western Thunder" Marching Band, Laramie, WY
• Plus ... the two Rose Bowl Game University Marching Bands to be determined

Ticket Information

Rose Parade Tickets
• Grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available through Sharp Seating Company, the official Grandstand Seating Provider, 626-795-4171 or SharpSeating.com
• Ticket prices range from $75 to $125.
• Curbside viewing is welcome 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.

Bandfest Tickets
• Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at 626-795-4171 or SharpSeating.com
• Tickets are sold online only. No ticket sales onsite.
• Admission is $25.

Related Events

Bands traveling to Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses Parade often take advantage of the many activities — and the mild climate — in Southern California. Band trip itineraries often include:
• Touring the float barns for an up-close view of Rose Parade floats in the final stages of decoration.
• Performing at one of the major theme parks in the area.
• Visiting some of Hollywood's many famous attractions.
• Visiting an ocean-front beach or boardwalk.

Future Dates

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Saturday, January 1, 2028

(Always held January 1, except January 2 when New Year's Day falls on a Sunday.)

For More Information

Web: TournamentOfRoses.com

Email: Tournament of Roses
Mail: Tournament of Roses, 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91184
Phone: 626-449-4100

If you're interested in entering your band in the Tournament of Roses Parade, click here to download more information and complete the online band application form. The deadline to apply for the 2026 parade is May 15, 2024.

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