Rose Parade Hotel

The Rose Parade 2025

Rose Parade 2025

The Iconic Rose Parade is considered a beloved New Year's Tradition for the residents of Southern California, especially Angelenos. Each year hundreds of residents in SoCal happily volunteer in float decorating, many of them as young as 7 years old. These beautiful floral floats are unique in every way, and each year visitors can look forward to see new masterpieces. The Rose Parade also features spirited Marching Bands from the U.S.A and also from countries around the world. We cannot forget the high-stepping equestrian units with beautiful skillful horses, and of course we are all looking forward to the return of the B-2’s thrilling flyover at the beginning of the Parade. 

 

Date: January 1st, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. 

Duration: Approximately 2 Hours from any given point along the route.

Route: The Rose Parade travels 5 1/2 miles

 

Rose Parade Route Details

The Rose Parade begins at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena.

The Rose Parade turns East at the corner of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. It continues to travel leisurely on Colorado Blvd. where most of the Parade viewing will take place. 

Towards the end, The Rose Parade will turn North on Sierra Madre Blvd. and it will End at Villa Street near Victory Park and Pasadena High School

Planning to Stay at The Hills Inn Eagle Rock Hotel for the Rose Parade? 

Let us Help You! Here is some helpful information for your upcoming stay during the Rose Parade 2025.

 

 

How far is The Hills Inn Eagle Rock from The Rose Parade?

The Hills Inn Eagle Rock is about 3.5 mi. from the Starting Point of the Rose Parade Route. This would be the corner of Green St. and Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena, California. 

The Rose Parade Route is divided into 4 areas. Which Grandstand Seating Areas The Hills Inn Eagle Rock Recommends and why? 

 

We recommend Area 1 and Area 2 only in specific locations indicated below. 

 

Area 1: All Grandstand seats locations.

Area 2: only grandstand seats at the following locations.

  • 120 E. Colorado Blvd. 

  • 280 E. Colorado Blvd.

  • 300 E. Colorado Blvd. 

 

Reasons:

  • Public transportation is available from the hotel to Pasadena. However, on January 1st, the LA Metro Bus heading to Pasadena will take a detour. Our guests will get off before the Bus takes this detour, and from that point they will have to walk to their designated seats in Area 1 or Area 2. All guests taking public transportation from the hotel will get off at Colorado Blvd / San Rafael Ave. From that point they will walk about 0.8 mi. to 1.0 mi. depending on the location of their designated seats in Area 1 or Area 2 of the Parade. 

 

  •  Area 1 and Area 2 are conveniently located near the Parsons Parking Building in case you are planning to attend the Rose Bowl Game after the Parade. The Free Shuttle to the Rose Bowl Game starts operating at 10:00 a.m. (right about when The Rose Parade ends) and the Free Game Shuttle stop is outside the Parsons Building. Guests staying in Area 1 or Area 2 (selected locations listed above) of the parade can easily walk to Parsons and from there take the Free Shuttle to the Rose Bowl Game. 

Which Bus should guests take from The Hills Inn Eagle Rock to the Rose Parade?

 

The LA Metro Bus # 180 

The fare is $1.75 USD per person and $3.50 for 2 people. Please have exact cash fare only.

How far is the LA Metro Bus # 180 from the hotel? 

 

It is 1 block away walking distance right before the intersection of Colorado Blvd./Eagle Rock. Blvd. 

  • Turn Right as you get out from The Hills Inn Eagle Rock hotel. 

  • Walk 1 block to the bus stop.

Explain the STEPS for taking the LA Metro Bus # 180 to the Rose Parade Area 1 or Area 2 (selected locations).

 

  • Walk toward the Intersection of Colorado Blvd / Eagle Rock Blvd. 

  • Take the LA Metro Bus # 180 heading toward Pasadena City College (Estimated travel time is about 10 minutes)

  • Inform the Bus Driver that you will get off at the Corner of Colorado Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. right before the Bus takes the detour. 

  • Walk to your designated seats in Area 1 or Area 2 of the rose Parade. 

Explain the Walking Directions to Area 1 or Area 2 of the Rose Parade once I get-off the Bus # 180 at the Corner of Colorado / San Rafael Ave. 

 

  • Walk West toward the Colorado Street Bridge. 

  • Take a slight Right to continue onto N. Linda Vista, then take the flight of stairs to go up the Colorado Bridge. 

  • Continue walking West on Colorado Blvd. 

  • The estimated walking distance is about 0.8 mi. and about 15 min. 

 

All the Grandstand Seats for the Rose Parade include the "Specific Address" or physical address of the grandstand seats. You can use this address on google maps and select walking directions from Colorado Blvd. / San Rafael Ave. to the "specific address" in your Rose Parade Tickets.

 

Example: Tickets for Area 1 with the location 320 W. Colorado Blvd. will require a 0.9 mi. walking distance and about 20 minutes to get there.

Are there alternative options to get to the Rose Parade from The Hills Inn Eagle Rock?

 

Yes, there are other choices. However, taking the LA Metro Bus # 180 is by far the best choice because it is easy, affordable, and more manageable than driving and parking in Pasadena. 

  • Uber Ride. Guests taking Uber Rides will have to pay a very high fee as the Uber Price fluctuates depending on the demand, and of course large events in the city. Waiting times are also longer and inaccurate due to the high demand. At this time there is only one designated Drop-Off location for guests using Ride-Sharing. The Drop off is located on Holly St. between Fair Oaks Ave. and Raymond Ave. From there, guests will have to walk to their designated seats. Please use Google maps for an estimated walking distance. 

  • Street Parking. You will not be able to park on the streets in Pasadena. The street parking is usually taken a day before by Angelenos camping overnight waiting for the Rose Parade.

  • Paid Parking. You may purchase your parking permit in advanced at SharpSeatingCompany.com. Parking fees for Area 1 start at $60.00 USD to $120.00 USD. Parking fees for Area 2 start at $50.00 USD to $100.00 USD. If you have tickets for both the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game, then you will need to buy parking tickets for "ALL DAY." If you are attending the Rose Parade only, then buy parking for the Rose Parade only which will require that you leave the parking immediately following the Rose Parade. 

  • Taxi. This service is not available in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. 

 

 

I have tickets for the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game. What shall I do to get to the Rose Bowl Stadium after the Rose Parade ends?

 

At the conclusion of the Rose Parade you will take the Free Shuttle to the Rose Bowl Stadium. From your grandstand seats "specific location" or physical address get walking directions to 100 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91124

Shuttle Location

Parsons Corporation. 100 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91124

Bus loads on Pasadena Ave. between Walnut St. and Holly St.

Shuttles start running at 10:00 AM and will continue until two hours after the end of the game. 

I only have tickets for the Rose Parade. How can I return to The Hills Inn Eagle Rock hotel once the Rose Parade ends?

 

You will basically REVERSE your walking directions to return to Colorado Blvd / San Rafael Avenue. You may also use Google Maps to get "Walking Directions" from your location to Colorado Blvd./ San Rafael Ave. 

At the Corner of Colorado Blvd. / San Rafael Ave take the LA Metro Bus # 180 heading toward Hollywood / Vine (opposite direction from Pasadena). Get off at Colorado Blvd / Eagle Rock Blvd. and walk 1 block to the hotel. 

What are the STEPS to Return to The Hills Inn Eagle Rock once The Rose Bowl Game ends? 

 

  • Take the Free Game Shuttle back to Parsons Corporation. 

  • From Parsons Walk to Colorado Blvd / De Lacey Pasadena CA 91105 (0.3 mi / 6 min.)

  • Take the LA Metro Bus # 180 heading toward Hollywood / Vine 

  • Get off at Colorado Blvd / Eagle Rock Blvd.

  • Walk 1 block back to The Hills Inn Eagle Rock.

 

Note: Colorado Blvd will be open and buses will be operating according to the normal schedule and routes by the time the Rose Bowl Game ends. For this reason, you will not have to walk back to Colorado Blvd. and San Rafael Ave. to take the bus # 180 back to the hotel.