NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2003

New Year's in Pasadena

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New Year’s in Pasadena

ASADENA RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES alongside the thousands of visitors who come from all over the world. Here are some tips and activities to make your New Year’s celebrations complete.

Tips for a safe and sane holiday

• Dress warmly and bring proper weather gear to avoid hypothermia.
  

• Tents, sofas and campfires are not permitted along the parade route.
  

• Throwing any object at vehicles is strictly prohibited.
  

• Public consumption of alcohol is illegal.
  

• Setting off firearms and fireworks is unsafe and illegal.
  

• Don’t use homemade barbecues. Only professionally manufactured brands are allowed along the parade route.
  

• Obey traffic and parking regulations; pull to the right for emergency vehicles.
  

• Report suspicious activities to 744-4501 (or 744-4241 from a cell phone) or call 9-1-1.
  

• Pets are not recommended on the parade route because they react unpredictably in unfamiliar surroundings accompanied by loud, sudden noises.

 
Enjoy the festivities

Please visit websites or call numbers listed for more specific information.

Dec. 11 to Jan. 4 Tournament of Roses Exhibit**
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game historic photos, artifacts and exhibits. $5; free for children 12 and under. Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St.

Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 Holiday Hotline (795-9311)
The Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau offers information about events and activities. Volunteers are needed to answer the hotline! If you can help, please call 795-9311 before Nov. 19.

Dec. 27 Northwest Renaissance -- Great Art, Great Music, Great People
Live entertainment, cultural exhibits, sports activities, exhibits, food and more. Free. Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 744-7386.

Dec. 28 to 31 Tournament of Roses Family Festival*
Fanfest Expo Village, Art of the Garden, Equestfest and Equestfest Chili Cook-Off. Admission prices, times and dates vary for each event. Lot I at the Rose Bowl and 480 Riverside Dr., Burbank (Equestfest).

Dec. 28 to 31 Float Decorating*
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the float-decorating process. $5 for any two visits; children under 3 are free. Brookside Tent and Rosemont Pavilion near the Rose Bowl; Rose Palace, 835 S. Raymond Ave.; and Buena Vista Pavilion, 2144 Buena Vista St., Duarte.

Dec. 29 to 30 Tournament of Roses Bandfest*
Award-winning bands from all over the country will perform. $10 for adults; $5 for children 4 to 12; free for children under 3. Times vary on each day. Pasadena City College Stadium, corner of Del Mar Boulevard and Hill Avenue.

Dec. 30 and Jan. 2 Historic Landmarks Bus Tour**
Learn about Pasadena’s architectural jewels and famed cultural and educational institutions from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Includes an introductory slide presentation and buffet luncheon. $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Reservations are required. Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St.

Dec. 31 Rose Bowl Game Kickoff Luncheon and
Hall of Fame***

This exciting event will feature the Grand Marshal, Rose Queen and Princesses, coaches, players and spirit squads from the two universities that will square off in the Rose Bowl Game. $50; Tent outside Rose Bowl Stadium (area K).

Jan. 1 115th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade*
Beginning at 8 a.m., Grand Marshal John Williams will lead the nation’s premier marching bands, floral floats and equestrian units down the 5.5-mile parade route.

Jan. 1 90th Rose Bowl Game*

Two championship collegiate teams will face off at 2 p.m. Rose Bowl Stadium. This is a contractual sell-out with the majority of tickets distributed by the participating teams and conferences. The value of a ticket for 2004 is $125.

Jan. 1 to 3 Post-Parade Float Viewing: A Showcase of Floats*
Jan. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Jan. 2 and 3 from 7 to 9 a.m. for disabled and senior citizens and their families; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all others. $7; children under 3 are free. Ticket sales end at 3:30 p.m. all three days. Washington Boulevard at Sierra Madre Boulevard. Shuttle is $2 per person, roundtrip; children 5 and under ride free. Call for shuttle stop locations.

* www.tournamentofroses.com or 449-ROSE

** www.pasadenahistory.org or 577-1660

*** TicketMaster: (213) 480-3232