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Rose Parade Event FAQ’s

What year is this Parade?                        

122nd Tournament of Roses

What’s the theme?                                    

Building Dreams, Friendships & Memories 

Who is the President of T of R?              

Jeffrey L. Throop 

Who is the Grand Marshal?                     

Paula Dean 

Who is the Rose Queen?                          

Evanne Friedmann 

How many floats?                                     

47 

How many marching bands?                    

22

How many equestrian units?                   

22

How long is the Parade route?                 

5 ½ miles

What time does the Parade start?          

8:00 a.m. on January 1, 2011

Where does the Parade start?                

Ellis Street & Orange Grove

What is the Parade route?                       

North on Orange Grove then East on Colorado Blvd. to Sierra Madre Blvd., then north on Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma Street.

                                                     
How long does the Parade last?               

2½ hours from any given point

Where is the best viewing?                       

East of Allen Avenue (less congested)

How many grandstand seats?                  

Approximately 70,000

How soon can I arrive?                  

Curbside camping on the parade route is allowed beginning at noon the day before the parade.

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