Tournament of Roses Events Ring in the New Year with a Scent
In early December The Tournament of Roses began its month-long celebration to welcome the New Year with a floral scent. 37 million viewers anticipate seeing broadcasts, while up to a million people attending a variety of events bring their cameras and hopes to capture the essence of this sweet smelling celebration held in honor of Southern California’s fabulous winters.
Locals who came up with the idea to promote the land of winter sunshine and warm weather over 100 years ago couldn’t have known that their concept would grow into a year-round production with 35 permanent staff members and thousands of volunteers. There’s so much going on that if you miss seeing the Tournament of Roses Parade or Bowl Game, you can still catch other fun happenings.
2020 Tournament of Roses
- 131st Rose Parade January 1, 2020, 8 a.m., FREE ($ticketed seating options)
- The Power of Hope is 2020 theme
- Grand Marshals are Rita Moreno, Gina Torres and Laurie Hernandez
- 106th Rose Bowl Game Oregon vs. Wisconsin Jan.1, $ticket
- Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor Dec.28-30, 2019, $ticket
- Decorating Places Dec.28-31, $ticket
- Equestfest Dec.29, $ticket
- Bandfest Dec.29-30, $ticket
- Rose Bowl Bash Dec.31, 2019, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown Los Angeles at The Bloc Plaza, 700 S. Flower St. Free event includes a beer garden, Rose Bowl Game merchandise, DJ booth and team bands and cheer squads. FREE
- Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dec.31, $ticket
- Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats Jan.1-2, 2020 $ticket
- Live On Green Pasadena Dec.29-31, 2019 at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Free celebration with Games, Entertainment, Concerts, Culinary Demonstrations and family fun. FREE
