Worldwide Destinations
Freedom To Wander
Tournament of Roses Mini 2024
Celebrate New Years Eve with us in California. The next morning, we will head to Pasadena to enjoy your reserved seat to view the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Celebrate New Years Eve with us in California. The next morning, we will head to Pasadena to enjoy your reserved seat to view the Tournament of Roses Parade.
AMERICA'S NEW YEAR'S DAY CELEBRATION
The 136th Rose Parade and 110th Rose Bowl Game will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The events will occur the day after New Year's Day in keeping with the Tournament's “Never on Sunday” tradition kept since 1893, the first year the Rose Parade fell on a Sunday. For millions of people around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles down Colorado Blvd. and features four types of entries: floral-decorated floats entered by a participating corporation, non-profit organization or municipality, equestrian units, bands, and Tournament entries. Rose Parade participants have long histories with the Tournament of Roses and keep the traditions alive.
After the parade, explore Hollywood during a City Tour and enjoy lunch on your own at the farmer’s market.
The day after the Parade we will head to Victory Park in Pasadena, where the Rose Bowl Parade floats are on display. View the floats up close and see the incredible amount of detail that goes in to creating these masterpieces!
Single Supplement Price $1125.00
Day One
Today we depart the Valley and head to sunny Southern California and the Holiday Inn Diamond Bar, with breathtaking views overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains. Get ready to ring in the New Year together (East Coast Time). Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an included dinner, cash bar, a DJ and dancing!
DDay Two
Happy New Year! After an early breakfast we will head to Pasadena for the worldfamous Tournament of Roses Parade. Enjoy your reserved seat, with a great view of the beautiful floats and bands from around the world! After the parade, explore Hollywood during a City Tour and enjoy lunch on your own at the farmer’s market. We’ll head back to the hotel to watch some football with a tailgate buffet dinner and cash bar.
FB, DDay Three
Today after breakfast we head to Victory Park in Pasadena, where the Rose Bowl Parade floats are on display. View the floats up close and see the incredible amount of detail that goes in to creating these masterpieces! Afterwards, return to Phoenix, and enjoy the rest of 2025!
FB=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner
Suggested Packing
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
Average Temperature
Pasadena, CA | December | 69 / 45°F
Activity Level 2
This is perfect for those who want a balanced approach to travel. It’s comfortable for walking at least 30-45 minutes over a variety of terrains, and perfect for those who want to explore a new city on foot. With a few hills or flights of stairs, this product level is perfect for those who like to take in everything their destination has to offer.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bell Recreation Center | Bell Recreation Center 16820 North 99th Ave. (Corner of 99th and Hutton) |
| Burger King Superstition | Burger King Superstition 6820 East Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa |
| Fords Travel SunCity West | Fords Travel Sun City West 13593 West Camino Del Sol, Sun City West |
| Pebble Creek | Pebble Creek (Eagle's Nest Parking Lot) 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear AZ |
| Sun Lakes Cottonwood | Sun Lakes Cottonwood 25630 Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes AZ |
