The Rose Parade takes place in Pasadena, California , in the Los Angeles area, every year on New Year’s Day.

Main location

  • The parade is held in the city of Pasadena, about 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.
  • It is part of the larger Tournament of Roses events that also include the Rose Bowl Game.

Parade route basics

  • The 5.5‑mile route starts at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena.
  • It then goes north on Orange Grove Boulevard, turns east onto Colorado Boulevard (where most people watch), and finishes near Sierra Madre Boulevard and Villa Street.

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