The 120th Tournament of Roses Parade, themed
"Hats Off To Entertainment," and
The 95th Rose Bowl Game will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2009.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game
How can I get Rose Parade tickets
and Parade/Game/Hotel Packages?
Where can I "camp out" the night before the Rose Parade?
How can someone who is mobility impaired view the Parade?
Where can I view the floats before the
Rose Parade?
How can I volunteer to decorate a float?
How can I view the floats after the Rose Parade?
How can I get tickets
for the Rose Bowl Game?
Where do I park for the Rose Bowl Game?
Where can I
camp in a RV for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game?
How can I get Rose Parade tickets?
Parade-goers
can view from designated curbside locations along the route for free or buy
tickets for grandstand seating by contacting:
Sharp Seating Company
(626) 795-4171, www.sharpseating.com
Grandstand tickets are available from Feb. 1 through Dec. 31. Ticket
prices range from $40 - $85.
Parade/Game & Hotel Packages
Reserved seating, transportation and hotel packages are
available from:
Al Brook Tours
(800) 341-2766, www.albrooksrosebowltours.com
Custom Leisure Services
(909) 985-8282, www.cls-roseparadetours.com
Sports Empire
877-876-5258, www.sports-empire.com
Special Events Services
(800) 738-6739, www.specialeventsservices.com
Tournament of Roses Association Official Tour
(626) 449-4100 ext. 347
www.tournamentofroses.com
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Where can I "camp out" the night before the Rose Parade?
People can "camp out" on the Parade route starting at noon on
December 31. All "campers" must stay on the curb prior to midnight. After midnight, they may move out to the blue line. For questions about what is and is not allowed on the Parade route, contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 405-4621.
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How can someone who is mobility impaired best view the Parade?
The City of Pasadena and a volunteer group reserve three, free viewing areas along the Parade route
for people with disabilities. No seats are provided, so viewers need to bring their own
chairs.
For information, contact the Accessibility and Disability Issues Coordinator, City of Pasadena, after September 1 at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 323, Pasadena, CA 91109-7215. Beginning October 1, application forms may be requested by calling a voice mail box at (626) 744-ROSE.
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Where can I view the floats before the Rose Parade?
Visitors can take a look as the finishing touches are placed on the floats for
the Tournament of Roses Parade at four locations:
Rose Palace, 835 S. Raymond Avenue
Rosemont Pavilion,
700 Seco Street
Brookside Pavilion, tent on west side of Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
(accessible to mobility-impaired viewers)
Buena Vista Pavilion, 2144 Buena Vista, Duarte
(accessible to mobility-impaired viewers)
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How can I volunteer to decorate a float?
Please contact the float builders directly:
Festival Artists: (626) 969-3405
Phoenix Decorating Co.: (626) 793-3174
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How can I view the floats after the Rose Parade?
Following the Parade, floats will be on display for public viewing at
Washington Blvd. and Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena. Traditionally, they
are on display through January 2 only. Shuttles are available.
Call (800) 307-7977 in December for more information.
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How can I get tickets for the Rose Bowl Game?
The Rose Bowl Game is a contractual sell-out each year with the majority of the tickets distributed by the Big-Ten and Pac-10 convention teams or substitute convention
teams. Every person, including children (no child lap passes), must have a ticket to gain entrance to the Rose Bowl Stadium.
In mid-December, a limited number of tickets will go on sale to the general public nationwide by telephone only through
Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3550. A limit of two tickets will be sold per call.
Rose Bowl Game tickets are also available from the following ticket agencies. Prices may be more than face value.
Southern California Tickets
(626) 577-2557
Al Brooks Tickets
(800) 341-2766
Good Time Tickets
(800) 422-7383
Special Events Services
(800) 738-6739
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Where do I park for the Rose Bowl Game?
Beginning
the morning of January 1, parking is available to cars and RVs for a
fee at the Rose Bowl Stadium on a first-come, first-served basis.
Limos, buses and vans can pre-purchase tickets at (626) 397-4220.
Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid disabled vehicle placard and identification card are required.
Free shuttles are available at Union Street and Pasadena Avenue in Old Pasadena.
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Where can I camp in an RV for the Rose Parade and Rose
Bowl Game?
Brookside
Park, Pasadena
(626) 577-3100
No-hookup RV parking for the holiday season. Move-in begins late
December on a first-come, first-served basis.
East Shore RV Park
1440 Camper View Rd., San Dimas
(909) 599-8355
Fairplex RV Park
2200 N. White Avenue, Pomona
(909) 593-8915 or (909) 985-8282
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