An expected 800,000 spectators will flock to Pasadena, California, on Monday to watch floral floats, equestrian units and marching bands fill the streets during the 135th annual New Year’s Day tradition: the Rose Parade.
This year’s parade theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language.” 2024 Tournament of the Roses President Alex Aghajanian said the theme was chosen because “in a world of different cultures, beliefs, hopes, and dreams, one language unites us all — music.”
After the parade, the 110th annual Rose Bowl game will kick off at 1 p.m. PT, when the Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the Michigan Wolverines.
When and where is the parade?
The Rose Parade will begin at 8 a.m. PST on Jan. 1, traveling more than 5 miles down Pasadena’s Colorado Boulevard.
The parade route starts at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard, turns east onto Colorado Boulevard, and ends at Villa Street after turning north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard.
How can I watch the parade?
Curbside seating for the Rose Parade is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those hoping to watch the two-hour spectacle can camp out along the parade route as early at 12 p.m. on Dec. 31. Parade organizers recommend dressing for cold weather.
Grandstand seating is also available for purchase, with prices ranging from $75 to $120.
The Rose Parade route will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
For those hoping to catch a view of the parade from home, the parade will be broadcast on multiple networks — including ABC, NBC and Univision — starting at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. EST. The event will also be streamed on multiple platforms, including YouTube and Pluto TV.
Which celebrities will perform at the event?
This year’s parade will be hosted by CBS anchor Jericka Duncan, Nickelodeon and Disney actor Gabrielle Elyse and 17-year-old “Dance Moms” star Pressley Hosbach.
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