The 135th Rose Parade, presented by Honda, returns to Pasadena Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Within days after the parade finishes, the parade committee will announce a new theme for the next year’s parade, and builders will begin the design process for their floats.
It takes an entire year to construct these extravagant works of art, which can cost nearly a half-million dollars for the more elaborate floats, which are largely funded by sponsors and support groups.
Each float entry may submit two design ideas that celebrate the theme of the parade. Out of approximately 200 entries each year, only about 60 are chosen by the two committees who review and approve the entries.
WHERE THE FLORALS COME FROMThe florals used to decorate the Tournament of Roses Parade floats come from seven countries over four continents.
THE PARADE ROUTEThe parade travels north on Orange Grove Boulevard at a leisurely 2 1/2-mile-per-hour pace and then turns east onto Colorado Boulevard, where the majority of the parade viewing takes place. Near the end of the route, the parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and concludes at Villa Street.
PARADE MILESTONES
