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Ever wonder what happens to the floats after the Rose Parade? If you couldn’t make it to the parade and you are itching to take a close and personal look at the beautiful floats, head over to the end of the Rose Parade route, and be prepared for a breathtaking display.

After every Rose Parade, the floats are parked along Sierra Madre and Washington Blvds in Pasadena and exhibited for visitors to walk by and see in close detail the design and workmanship that goes into these floats. Visitors are able to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate for themselves the creativity and the imagination of the floral displays.  The Showcase of Floats will be on display until 5pm on January 2nd. The hours for January 2nd, are 9am to 5pm. The disabled and senior citizens are able to access from 7am to 9am. Tickets can be purchased at the venue until 3pm.

Here are some tips to make your visit to the Showcase of Floats as enjoyable as possible

• Street parking near the event is very limited. I would strongly recommend to park at one of the park and ride lots and take a shuttle to the floats. Shuttle service will be available from three locations in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line. Shuttle fare is $3 per person round trip, and children five and under ride free.
• There are three park and ride lots. One is located at the Rose Bowl- North Arroyo Blvd and Seco St. Parking lot H- The Rose Bowl lot will only be available on January 2nd. The second location is at Pasadena City College-1570 E Colorado Blvd(enter off Del Mar blvd. near corner of Hill St). The third location is at the Community Education Center – 3035 E Foothill Blvd(enter Foothill Ave, West of Sierra Madre Villa).
• General admission is $10 . Children 5 and under are free. Cash and credit cards are accepted
• Hours are as follows: Jan. 2, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (senior citizens and disabled visitors)Jan. 2, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* (general admission)* ticket sales and guest admittance end at 3:00 p.m., venue closes at 5:00 p.m.
• Bring plenty of water. There is a lot of walking involved and it will definitely come in handy.
•  Be prepared for a magical experience!! You will be amazed by the breathtaking beauty and detail of each float.

For additional info head here. Happy New Year!!!