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LA Rose Parade Viewing Guide

Seven official route intersections, two Metro stations and an off-route park.

Seven official route intersections, two Metro stations and an off-route park. The January 1, 2027 parade is real; the Orange Grove security zone is never presented as free curbside viewing.

Our top picks for LA Rose Parade are Colorado Boulevard & Fair Oaks Avenue, Colorado Boulevard & Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard & Sierra Madre Boulevard. The full map covers 10 stops across Pasadena, with 3 routes you can follow in order.

10 mapped stops3 ordered routesResearched Nov 8, 2026
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1Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Orange Grove Boulevard & Green Street

Route-start intersection. Orange Grove between Green and Colorado is a ticket/credential security zone, not general curbside access.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Orange Grove Boulevard & Green Street, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

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2Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Orange Grove Boulevard & Colorado Boulevard

The famous Colorado turn is an intersection, not a promised free seat. Tickets, barriers and official instructions decide access.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Orange Grove Boulevard & Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

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3Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Colorado Boulevard & Fair Oaks Avenue

An official route intersection for orientation, not an attraction, reserved seat or guaranteed viewing position.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Colorado Boulevard & Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

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4Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Colorado Boulevard & Lake Avenue

An official route intersection for orientation, not an attraction, reserved seat or guaranteed viewing position.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Colorado Boulevard & Lake Avenue, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

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5Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Colorado Boulevard & Hill Avenue

An official route intersection for orientation, not an attraction, reserved seat or guaranteed viewing position.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Colorado Boulevard & Hill Avenue, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

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6Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Colorado Boulevard & Sierra Madre Boulevard

An official route intersection for orientation, not an attraction, reserved seat or guaranteed viewing position.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Colorado Boulevard & Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗ · Source 3 ↗

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7Pasadena · Parade orientationconfirmed

Sierra Madre Boulevard & Villa Street

An official route intersection for orientation, not an attraction, reserved seat or guaranteed viewing position.

Rose Parade Friday January 1, 2027; Green/Orange Grove start, east on Colorado, north on Sierra Madre to Villa.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

Sierra Madre Boulevard & Villa Street, Pasadena CA

Named street intersection. This pin never authorizes standing in the road, crossing barriers or entering a restricted zone.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗ · Source 3 ↗

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8Pasadena · Transit orientationconfirmed

Del Mar Metro station

Use the linked official venue information to plan this Pasadena stop; confirm the exact service or activity before travelling.

Current venue checked November 8, 2026. Future holiday access and availability need checking.

Current operator prices apply; tax, service charges, parking and optional activities may be separate.

Address, sources & location

230 S Raymond Avenue, Pasadena CA 91105

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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9Pasadena · Transit orientationconfirmed

Memorial Park Metro station

Use the linked official venue information to plan this Pasadena stop; confirm the exact service or activity before travelling.

Current venue checked November 8, 2026. Future holiday access and availability need checking.

Current operator prices apply; tax, service charges, parking and optional activities may be separate.

Address, sources & location

125 E Holly Street, Pasadena CA 91103

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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10Pasadena · Public-space orientationconfirmed

Central Park — off-route orientation

Use the linked official venue information to plan this Pasadena stop; confirm the exact service or activity before travelling.

Current venue checked November 8, 2026. Future holiday access and availability need checking.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

275 S Raymond Avenue, Pasadena CA 91105

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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The useful small print

Before you go.

  • Researched November 8, 2026. Recheck operators before travelling; no table, ticket or parking availability is promised.
  • Regional pins are spread out. No travel time or uninterrupted walking connection is assumed.
  • Official date Friday January 1, 2027; published route is 5.5 miles.
  • Orange Grove Green-to-Colorado access has ticket/credential controls.
  • Tourism and vendor guidance differ on blue-line move-out time. Follow current City instructions; no disputed time is repeated.
  • Check overnight rules, minors’ supervision, prohibited items, ADA viewing, station exits and closures.
confirmed
Operator/public agency confirms the stated venue, program or current regular offering. Future availability still needs checking.
reported
A listing supports the claim, but an operating detail is unresolved or sources differ.
pending
The special-day service, participation, schedule or access is not established. A pin is not a promise of opening.

Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.

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