Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Football Game Traveler Information

Traffic and transit will be impacted with closures and detours in the Pasadena area before and during these events.

The 133rd Rose Parade in Pasadena

The Parade begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

The Parade route closes Colorado Boulevard between Orange Grove Boulevard (west) and Sierra Madre Boulevard. The route continues north on Sierra Madre up to Sierra Madre Villa. Closures begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021 and the parade route reopens at 2:00 p.m on Saturday, January 1, 2022. 

Source:  City of Pasadena

Ramp closures in the surrounding area:                                                                                         

Source:  Caltrans Division 7

Transit  

METRO

Skip the traffic and hassle of parking and Go Metro to the Rose Parade and all Tournament of Roses events in Pasadena by connecting to the Metro Gold Line. Plan your trip on www.metro.net.

The stations with the best access to the parade route are:

Del Mar Station – walk two blocks north to the parade route

Memorial Park Station – walk two blocks south to the parade route

Lake Station – walk four blocks south to the parade route

Allen Station – walk four blocks to the parade route

Metro will also provide regular bus service to areas near the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game and Post Parade areas. Buses will originate from locations throughout the county.

For real-time info on Metro service, follow @metrolaalerts on Twitter. For more info, call 323-GoMetro (323) 466-3876 or visit metro.net.

METROLINK

Kick off your New Year with a hassle-free Metrolink ride to the Tournament of Roses events via Union Station. A Metrolink ticket includes free transfer to the Metro Grold Line for the festivities. Visit metrolinktrains.com for holiday schedules and fares, including the $10 Holiday ticket for unlimited rides for the day. For updated information, follow @Metrolink on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

DROP-OFF/RIDESHARE SERVICES into the Pasadena area are additional options for your consideration.

108th Rose Bowl College Football Game 

The football game starts at 1:00 p.m. on Ssaturday, January 1, 2022. 

The Rose Parade route closures and the above ramp closures on I-210, SR-134, and I-710 ramps will be in effect and will impact travel to the game. All surface streets in Pasadena along the parade route are planned to open by 2:00 p.m on January 1st.

Visit the Tournament of Roses website for more information on the event schedule and parking options.

You can also ride Metro Gold Line train to the game. 

Metro Gold Line Light Rail Service: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates a light rail service to Pasadena via the Metro Gold Line. If you would like to take the Metro Gold Line to the game, exit the train at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena. Follow the signs for two blocks to the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual pick-up location at Parsons Parking Lot. This shuttle will take you directly to the Rose Bowl Stadium. After the game, simply reverse your route. For help planning your MTA trip, call (323) 466-3876 or visit metro.net.

Rose Bowl free shuttle service begins at 10 a.m. on January 1 and runs continuously until approximately two hours after the end of the football game. Shuttle buses are available at Parsons parking lot, located at the corner of Union Street and De Lacey Avenue in Pasadena. The shuttle from 10 a.m. until approximately two hours after the end of the game.

Drop-off/Taxi Zone/Rideshare Services: The designated drop-off, pick-up, and taxi zone are on Holly Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Arroyo Parkway. Passengers may take the free Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual Shuttle to the stadium. There are no provisions for drop-offs and pick-ups at the stadium. All taxis or passenger cars entering the Rose Bowl Stadium area will be required to pay the appropriate parking fee.

Source:  LA Metro