Here is your final briefing for…
THE 2026
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE

We will depart from the Old Town Transit Center on January 1, 2026, at 2:00am.

Old Town Transit Center – Bing Maps
The parking lot is on the west side of the RR tracks under the freeway bridge. Entrance is on Pacific Hwy. Please be on time.

We will arrive in Pasadena and plenty of time to have ideal parking and we should be no further than one block from the parade route. Bring your own chairs blankets and whatever else we would like to bring aboard the bus including food and drink. Alcohol is permitted on the bus, but not on Colorado Blvd. Bring blankets and dress warmly. We do have a big storm on its way in but right now the weather looks good for New Years. I’ll be keeping an eye out for any changes.

Once we arrive at the parade location, we will walk over to the parade route and place our chairs on the street. Please do not bring high profile chairs. Low beach type chairs are the best. They will be perfectly safe, and no one will bother them. That way we can stake out our territory and have a comfortable viewing spot. After placing our chairs, we’ll get back on the bus and have a couple of hours to sleep, read, have quiet conversation, etc. We will walk back over to the parade route around 6:00 or 6:30am. The parade begins at 8 o’clock. I would advise bringing food and drink and something to tie you over most of the day. We will make a lunch stop on the way home time permitting. But that totally depends on how long it takes us to leave the parade area afterwards. Sometimes it’s easy sometimes it takes a while. There are literally hundreds of thousands of people attending this event and traffic can create an issue.

Snacks, soft drinks, and some cocktails will be provided. Also, a few surprises as usual. I would highly suggest bringing some water as well as keeping your cameras our phones handy. Incredible photo opportunities.

There will be a North County pick up at the LaCosta Park and ride.
Please let me know if you will be at this location. The bus should arrive approx. 2:30am.
la costa park Nd ride – Bing Maps

If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call. 619-844-4443

As usual, all this information can also be found on my web page –http://www.fredsplayland.com

I look forward to seeing all of you on this trip. The year has had so many trials and obstacles. This is a wonderful way to start fresh and bring in the new year.

Sincerely,

Fred

Website:
Fred’s Playland
E-Mail:
FredsPlayland@aol.com