A New Year’s Tradition Like No Other The Rose Parade travels 5.5 miles along Colorado Boulevard and features floral- decorated floats, equestrian units, marching bands, and Tournament entries. Many participants have longstanding connections to the Tournament of Roses, helping preserve a tradition that has delighted spectators for generations. The first Tournament of Roses Parade attracted 3,000 spectators and featured flower-covered horse-drawn carriages. More than a century later, today’s floats combine state-of-the-art technology with intricate floral designs and natural materials, creating the spectacular displays that have made the parade world famous.
HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Visit Hollywood's most famous landmarks with a local expert • Explore the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and enjoy lunch beneath Air Force One • Stroll through Huntington Gardens • Celebrate New Year's Eve with a special dinner and toast
DAY 4: HOLLYWOOD Explore Los Angeles with a local expert as you visit some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. See the Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and more. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a special New Year’s Eve dinner celebration before returning to the hotel to rest up for tomorrow’s Rose Parade. B, D DAY 5: TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE Take your reserved seat for one of the country’s most celebrated New Year’s traditions, the Tournament of Roses Parade. Watch elaborate floral floats, talented marching bands, and equestrian units make their way down the parade route amid the excitement of the crowd. After lunch, enjoy time to explore the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures at your own pace. B, L DAY 6: FLY HOME As your Southern California getaway comes to a close, depart for home with wonderful memories of the Rose Parade and the experiences that made this New Year’s celebration so special. B x
• Enjoy reserved seating for the Rose Parade • Go behind the scenes to watch volunteers put the finishing touches on parade floats
ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Nights 1-5: Renaissance Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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