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The 2026 Rose Parade is set to take place on January 1, starting at 8 a.m. Thousands of spectators will gather to witness this iconic event along the 5.5-mile route on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California. The parade begins at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard, moving north briefly before turning east onto Colorado Boulevard, where most of the parade viewing occurs. It concludes by turning north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and ending at Villa Street.
Colorado Boulevard will close for parade preparations at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed until 2 p.m. on January 1.
This closure affects the stretch from Orange Grove Boulevard to Sierra Madre Boulevard, and Sierra Madre Boulevard north to Paloma Street. Residents and merchants hosting watch parties or expecting deliveries should inform their guests and vendors to arrive before 10 p.m. to avoid access restrictions.
Spectators can start camping curbside along the parade route from noon on December 31. At 11 p.m., they can move up to the "blue honor line," but not past it. All personal items, such as blankets and chairs, must remain on the curb until then.
A new tradition, the New Year’s Lululemon 5K, will take place on a portion of Colorado Boulevard in Old Town, starting at midnight to welcome the new year. The street will reopen to regular vehicle traffic by 2 p.m. on January 1, returning to its usual state after the festivities.
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