The Rose Bowl Parade takes place in Pasadena, California , primarily along Colorado Boulevard and nearby streets.

Main location

  • The Rose Parade is held in the city of Pasadena, in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California.
  • It is closely associated with the nearby Rose Bowl Stadium, but the parade itself is on city streets rather than inside the stadium.

Parade route details

  • The route is about 5.5 miles long, starting near Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena.
  • From there, it goes north on Orange Grove Boulevard, then turns east onto Colorado Boulevard, where most people watch the parade.
  • Near the end, the parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and finishes around Villa Street.

If you want to visit

  • Spectators typically line Colorado Boulevard for the best views and grandstand seating areas.
  • The event happens on the morning of January 1 (or January 2 if the “Never on Sunday” rule applies), drawing large crowds to Pasadena each year.

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