The Rose Parade can be watched both in person in Pasadena and on multiple TV/streaming platforms worldwide, with coverage starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time on New Year’s Day. There are also several prime curbside and grandstand viewing areas along Colorado Boulevard and near the parade’s start at Orange Grove Boulevard.

In-person viewing in Pasadena

  • The parade begins at 8 a.m. PST at Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard and then continues along Colorado Boulevard before ending near Sierra Madre Boulevard and Villa Street.
  • Popular spots include the televised area around Orange Grove and Colorado, the central Colorado Boulevard stretch, and the more relaxed eastern sections near Sierra Madre Boulevard.
  • You can watch free from the curbside along the 5.5‑mile route, or buy reserved grandstand seats through official ticket vendors that line Colorado Boulevard.

Watching on TV in the US

Most years, several major US networks carry live coverage with their own hosts and camera angles. Exact lineups can change, but typically include:

  • Major broadcast networks (for example, ABC and NBC) that show the full parade live in the morning. Local Los Angeles stations also simulcast with regional commentary.
  • Specialty and cable channels that often provide extra features, marching band focus, or encore airings later in the day.

For the current year, the safest move is to:

  • Check the official Rose Parade event page or “How to watch” news articles in late December for the confirmed network list.
  • Look at your local TV listings for January 1 around 8–11 a.m. your time and search for “Rose Parade” or “Tournament of Roses”.

Streaming and online options

Streaming access has expanded, and the parade is usually simulcast on several live TV or network apps.

  • Many broadcasters make their Rose Parade coverage available on their own apps and websites (with a TV provider login in some cases) as a live stream during the telecast window.
  • Live TV streaming services that carry the main broadcast networks in your area (such as typical bundle-style services) can usually be used to stream the parade on a phone, tablet, or smart TV.
  • The Tournament of Roses also highlights digital and social coverage and promotes the official Rose Parade app for schedule details, route maps and viewing information.

Best spots along the route

If you are asking “rose parade where to watch” specifically for the in‑person experience, a few areas are especially known among parade fans.

  • For the classic “TV look”: Near Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard, where the parade makes the famous turn and most broadcast cameras are set up; this area fills up quickly, and people often stake out spots early.
  • For a central but busy vibe: The middle of Colorado Boulevard, where there are many grandstands, shops and restaurants close by.
  • For easier access and less crowding: Farther east on Colorado and then along Sierra Madre Boulevard, where it is often still possible to find curbside room closer to parade time.

Tips for choosing how to watch

  • If you want comfort and close‑up views of floats and bands, television or streaming from home gives multiple camera angles, commentary, and replays.
  • If you want atmosphere, crowd energy, and to see the flowers and horses in person, curbside or grandstand viewing in Pasadena delivers a more immersive experience, especially near the start of the route.
  • For the most up‑to‑date “where to watch” specifics (networks, apps, and any changes in start time), check the official Tournament of Roses site and the event page for the current year in late December.

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