when is rose bowl parade

The Rose Parade (also called the Rose Bowl Parade) is held every year on the morning of New Year’s Day, January 1, in Pasadena, California, unless January 1 falls on a Sunday, in which case it is moved to January 2.

Quick Scoop

• The Rose Parade traditionally starts at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on New Year’s Day.

• It takes place along a 5.5‑mile route through Pasadena, beginning near Orange Grove Boulevard and Green Street and continuing along Colorado Boulevard.

• For 2026 specifically, the 137th Rose Parade is scheduled for January 1, 2026.

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