Tournament of Roses Parade 2027 in Pasadena

For a lot of people, New Year's Day starts with the Rose Parade. In 2027 it lands on a Friday, and the route is the same one it has followed for generations: Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, with the listing placing the start near Orange Grove Ave and Colorado Blvd.

If you are sketching out things to do in Los Angeles to kick off the year, this is the classic pick, and it is a short drive from most of the San Gabriel Valley.

What to expect

When: Friday, January 1, 2027, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (per the listing) Where: Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (near Orange Grove Ave) Cost: Not listed by the source

The parade travels 5 1/2 miles and features four main types of entries: floral-covered floats, equestrian units, marching bands and Tournament entries. Many of the participants have long-standing ties to the Tournament of Roses, which is part of why the event feels so consistent from year to year.

The history is part of the charm. The earliest Tournament of Roses drew about 3,000 spectators and showcased flower-covered, horse-drawn carriages. More than a century later, the floats are a marvel of modern technology, all tucked away beneath flowers and other all-natural materials. Up close, the detail work in petals, seeds and bark is the real draw, and it photographs well in the early morning light.

Planning your morning

The listing gives a start time of 8:00 AM, and the source does not publish a ticket price, seating details or street-closure information, so check the official Tournament of Roses site before you go. Treat any grandstand seating or reserved viewing as something to confirm with the organizers, not something this page can promise.

A few practical habits help on a big parade morning anywhere in LA:

• Arrive early, since the best curb spots along a route this long fill up first.
• Dress in layers. January mornings in Pasadena are chilly before the sun clears the trees.
• Plan transit or a drop-off in advance, because streets near the route are typically closed to traffic.
• Bring something to sit on and keep the day light; a few hours on the curb passes quickly once the bands start.

Making a day of it

Because the parade wraps up by mid-morning, you have the rest of the day free. Pasadena is full of places to get a late breakfast or lunch, and the neighborhood is easy to explore on foot. Browse more festivals in Los Angeles if you want to line up a few outings, or keep an eye on upcoming events Los Angeles has coming in the first weeks of 2027.

Details can change, so confirm the schedule with the official Tournament of Roses site (https://tournamentofroses.com/) closer to the date. Then pick your spot, bring a warm layer and enjoy a very LA way to ring in the year.