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Email: Tournament of Roses

Mail: Tournament of Roses
391 So. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91184

Phone: 626-449-4100

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Marching in the Rose Parade is a remarkable experience that band members remember and treasure for a lifetime. Participating bands not only march the nearly 6-mile parade route, but also have the opportunity to take a band photo in front of the historic Rose Bowl and perform along with other Rose Parade bands in shows at Bandfest.

Known as America's New Year Celebration, the annual Rose Parade features spectacular floral floats that are completely covered with natural materials. Approximately 1 million spectators line the parade route, while tens of millions watch the television coverage in more than 200 international territories and countries. The Rose Parade is broadcast on ABC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, KTLA (Tribune), NBC, RFD-TV and Univision.

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   View the 2012 Rose Parade Lineup
   and the Tournament of Roses Bandfest Schedule
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Bands are selected based on musicianship, marching ability, uniqueness and entertainment value. In particular, bands are being sought with the ability to perform a field type show while marching forward. There are no set size requirements; bands of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Geographic diversity is also considered, and bands from around the world are welcomed.

Applications for the 2014 Rose Parade are due May 15th, 2012. Invitations are issued in the fall, more than a year in advance of the parade, to allow bands time to raise the funds necessary for a trip of this magnitude.

• American Fork H.S., American Fork, Utah
• Arcadia H.S. Marching Band, Arcadia, California
• Avon H.S., Avon, Indiana (Bands of America Grand National Winner)
• Banda Escolar de Guayanilla, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
• Ben Davis H.S., Indianapolis, Indiana
• Calgary Stampede Showband, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Crestview H.S. Big Red Machine, Crestview, Florida
• Franklin Regional H.S. Band, Murrysville, Pennsylvania
• Kyoto Tachibana H.S. Green Band, Kyoto, Japan
• Los Angeles Unified School District Honor Band, California
• Lubbock ISD High Schools, Lubbock, Texas
• Mercer Island H.S. Marching Band, Mercer Island, Washington
• Needham B. Broughton H.S. Band, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band & Herald Trumpets, California
• Pulaski H.S. Red Raider Marching Band, Pulaski, Wisconsin
• The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
• Siloam Springs H.S. Band, Siloam Springs, Arkansas
• The Royal Swedish Navy Cadet Band, Kariskrona, Sweden
• United States Marines Corps West Coast Composite Band
• University of Oregon Marching Band
• University of Wisconsin Marching Band

Rose Parade Tickets
• Grandstand seating for the Rose Parade is available through Sharp Seating Company, the official Grandstand Seating Provider, 626-795-4171 or SharpSeating.com
• Ticket prices range from $42 to $88.
• Curbside viewing is welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows the occupancy of curbside space along the parade route beginning at noon on the day before the parade.

Bandfest Tickets
• Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Company at 626-795-4171 or SharpSeating.com
• Same day tickets go on sale at the stadium box office approximately one hour prior to the start of each show.
• Admission is $15.

Bandfest Live Webcast - FREE
• Bandfest can be viewed online through a live webcast. There is no cost to view the webcast. View the Tournament of Roses site for webcast details.

Bands traveling to Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses Parade often take advantage of the many activities — and the mild climate — in Southern California. Band trip itineraries often include:
• Touring the float barns for an up-close view of Rose Parade floats in the final stages of decoration.
• Performing at one of the major theme parks in the area.
• Visiting some of Hollywood's many famous attractions.
• Visiting an ocean-front beach or boardwalk.

Monday, January 2, 2012
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
(Always held January 1, except January 2 when New Year's Day falls on a Sunday.)

Web: TournamentOfRoses.com

Email: Tournament of Roses
Mail: Tournament of Roses, 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91184
Phone: 626-449-4100

If you're interested in entering your band in the Tournament of Roses Parade, click here to download more information and complete the online band application form. The deadline to apply for the 2014 parade is May 15, 2012.

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