Floatfest
Plan your Floatfest experience with our event guide on the official schedule, tickets, parking, and more.
Floatfest
A Rose Parade Showcase features a 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Every year, almost 70,000 visitors head to Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate the creativity and detail of each magnificent display.
The event's family-friendly, celebratory environment includes live entertainment, food trucks, a video wall, and a beer and wine garden with a full-service bar. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Bonus Activity
Savor new flavors during the Food Fare! Make your way to Gate A in the showcase lot on Sierra Madre Boulevard, where an array of mouthwatering bites from LA's local-favorite food trucks await.
When & Where
Floatfest will run from January 1 to 3, 2026, at the intersection of Sierra Madre and Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA.
Schedule
- January 1 | 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:30 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)
- January 2 | 7:00 am – 9:00 am (reserved for seniors & people with mobility disabilities)
- January 2 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:30 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)
- January 3 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (ticket sales end at 2:30 pm, last entry at 3:00 pm)
Floatfest FAQ
Admission & Ticketing
$26.50; children five and under are free. No senior discounts.
All tickets are digital. Early booking is encouraged. Tickets sold online only at sharpseating.com. No cash or credit sales onsite.
Shuttle and Parking
Free with purchase of a Floatfest ticket.
Parking near Floatfest is extremely limited. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line. It is expected that close to 150,000 visitors tour Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase. We recommend providing ample time for parking and shuttles.
Park/Ride Lot | Hours |
Caltech Parking Structures | January 1 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm final departure 5:30 pm final return January 2 January 3 |
| Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd | January 1 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm final departure 5:30 pm final return January 2 6:30 am - 8:30 am (senior citizens and people with mobility disabilities) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm final departure 5:30 pm final return January 3 8:30 am - 2:00 pm final departure 4:30 pm final return |
PCC Extension Lot | January 1 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm final departure 5:30 pm final return January 2 6:30 am - 8:30 am (senior citizens and people with mobility disabilities) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm final departure 5:30 pm final return January 3 8:30 am - 2:00 pm final departure 4:30 pm final return |
| Accessible Parking
Victory Park Recreation Center | January 1 8:00 am - 8:00 pm January 2 January 3 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Floatfest Via Metro A Line
Metro is running shuttles between the A Line's Sierra Madre Villa Station and Floatfest. Shuttles will run every 10 minutes. Regular fares apply for the shuttle, unless transferring from the Metro A Line or Metro Bus Lines serving Sierra Madre Villa Station.
For real-time info on Metro Service, follow @metroalerts on Twitter. For more info, call 323-466-3876 or visit metro.net.
Schedule of Shuttle
- January 1 | 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- January 2 | 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- January 3 | 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Animal Policy
No pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.
Tips and Prohibited Items
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- All strollers, backpacks, purses, and bags will be inspected before you enter the venue. Only clear bags are allowed.
- Strollers may be tough to navigate due to the terrain.
- Viewing all floats will require a walking distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least 2 hours.
- No bikes, skateboards, roller skates, tricycles, segways, or wagons allowed.
- There will be many food vendors. Visitors are welcome to bring small amounts of food and non-alcoholic beverages into the venue. (Coolers are not allowed.)
- Before you start, agree on a meeting spot in case you get separated from your group. A good option is the Guest Services tent at Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards.
- Please dispose of recyclable items in the marked bins throughout the venue.
- American Sign Language interpreters will be available for hearing impaired guests. Please inquire at entry gates or follow signs at the venue for details.
Clear Bag Policy
For security purposes, only clear bags are allowed. Please be prepared for a bag check upon entry. To expedite entry, clear bags no larger than 12"x6"x12" are highly recommended.
Key Contacts
Pasadena Visitor Hotline
General questions on Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game, Floatfest, Bandfest, Equestfest, parking, directions, and things to do in Pasadena.
(877) 793-9911
visitpasadena.com
Sharp Seating Company (The official ticketing partner of the Tournament of Roses)
Ticket questions on Rose Parade, Equestfest, Bandfest and Rose Parade Parking. For all questions on purchasing, refunds, credit card issues reach out to Sharp Seating.
1737 E. Colorado Blvd., between Bonnie and Meredith Ave. (enter in back)
(626) 795-4171
sharpseating.com
Police Department
911: For life-threatening emergencies
(626) 744-4241: For non-emergency matters, including activity you believe to be suspicious
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