Sierra Madre Avenue and Washington Boulevard is the place to be post-Rose Parade.
That’s where you’ll find Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase, featuring a two-mile showcase of floats fresh off their world-famous appearance earlier in the morning.
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Nearly 70,000 people attend Floatfest every year, offering guests a close-up look at the floats and a chance to interact with float exhibitors. Floatfest will be open Monday, Jan. 2, after the parade, and all day Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Admission is $20. Tickets are available at Park-N-Ride locations but end at 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at sharpseating.com.
Spectators looks at Rose Parade lots up-close during Floatfest along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena on Sunday January 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
Pro tip: Wear comfortable shoes as there are no trams and seating is limited. Taking in all the floats will require walking a distance of about two and a half miles, about two hours.
Shuttles are free and will be available from two Pasadena locations: one at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., with an entrance off Del Mar Boulevard or Bonnie near the corner of Hill Avenue); and the other at Rose Bowl Stadium Lot B, on Monday, Jan. 2 only. Shuttles depart about every five minutes.
Guests using shuttles get priority entrance at Floatfest. Masks are required.
Once you’re at Floatfest, pick up a brochure with a map of the venue. Water is available for free at three points within the event area. You can bring small amounts of food and non-alcoholic drinks, but no coolers.
Bob Myers, of Orange, takes video of the UPS Store float in motion during Floatfest along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena on Sunday January 2, 2022. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
Designate a meeting place in case you’re with a group and get separated. A good meeting option is near the Guest Services tent at the intersection of Sierra Madre and Washington.
American Sign Language interpreters will be available for hearing-impaired guests. Inquire at the entry gates or follow signs at the venue for details.
Floatfest hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2; 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, reserved for seniors and disabled guests; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 for the general public. For more information, visit visitpasadena.com.
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