The Rose Parade takes place in Pasadena, California , a city in the Los Angeles area.

Exact location

  • The Rose Parade is held annually along a 5.5‑mile route in Pasadena, CA.
  • It starts at the corner of Orange Grove Boulevard and Green Street and then continues mainly along Colorado Boulevard before finishing near Sierra Madre Boulevard and Villa Street.

Quick Scoop for visitors

  • City: Pasadena, in the greater Los Angeles region of Southern California.
  • Typical date: Morning of January 1 (or January 2 if the “never on Sunday” rule applies).
  • Main viewing area: Grandstands and curbside spots along Colorado Boulevard, which is the parade’s most popular stretch.

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