2024/2025 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Schedule

Three shows feature field exhibitions by Rose Parade bands

Bandfest showcases a variety of musical and marching styles. The Hawaii All State Marching Band performed in the 2024 Rose Parade events.

Bandfest showcases a variety of musical and marching styles. The Hawaii All State Marching Band performed in the 2024 Rose Parade events.

PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 24, 2024) — Marching bands appearing in the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1 will also perform field exhibitions in the annual Tournament of Roses "Bandfest" presented by Remo on December 29-30, 2024.

Each performance of Bandfest features a different slate of marching bands and lasts approximately two and a half hours. The first performance will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 PM. Two additional performances will be held Monday, December 30 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Pre-show entertainment begins 30 minutes before each show time.

Bandfest is held in Pasadena at Robinson Stadium on the campus of Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.

Tickets to the event are $25 each and are sold online through Sharp Seating Company at sharpseating.com. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge. All tickets are sold online. There are no cash or credit sales onsite. Advance tickets are recommended as these events frequently sell out. Free parking is available onsite in the Lot 4 parking structure on Del Mar Avenue.

The complete Bandfest schedule and approximate performance time for each band is shown below.

2024-2025 Bandfest Performance Schedule

Bandfest I - Sunday, December 29, 2024 - 2:00 PM
1:30 Preshow
2:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:25 Pebble Hills High School Spartan Marching Band, El Paso, Texas
2:50 Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band, Rosemead, California
3:15 Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo, Chitré, Herrera, Panama
3:40 Homestead High School Mighty Mustang Marching Band & Color Guard, Cupertino, California
4:05 The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
4:30 The New England Honor Marching Band
4:55 University of Oregon Marching Band, Eugene, Oregon
5:20 The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South," Jackson, Mississippi

Bandfest II - Monday, December 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM
9:30 Preshow
10:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
The 2025 Rose Parade theme is Best Day Ever.

The 2025 Rose Parade theme is Best Day Ever.

10:25 The Lincoln-Way Marching Band, Frankfort, Illinois
10:50 All-Star Marching Band Mexico, Puebla, Mexico
11:15 Rancho Verde High School Crimson Regiment, Moreno Valley, California
11:40 Helsingør Pigegarde (Elsinore Girls Marching Band), Hornbaek, Denmark
12:05 605 All-Star Band, Southern California
12:30 The University of Wyoming "Western Thunder" Marching Band, Laramie, Wyoming

Bandfest III - Monday, December 30, 2024 - 2:00 PM
1:30 Preshow
2:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:25 Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band, Seminole, Florida
2:50 United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
3:15 Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band, Kyoto, Japan
3:40 Los Angeles Unified School District All District Honor Band, Los Angeles, California
4:05 Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band, Fresno, California

Related:
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Information

2023/2024 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos

The colorful Banda Municipal de Zarcero from Costa Rica performed in the 2024 Rose Parade events. Photo by Marching.com.

The colorful Banda Municipal de Zarcero from Costa Rica performed in the 2024 Rose Parade events.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the Rose Parade® presented by Honda and the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The 136th Rose Parade, themed Best Day Ever!, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Following the Rose Parade, the 111th Rose Bowl Game will begin with pre-game festivities at 1:00 p.m. (PST) and feature an exciting College Football Playoff Quarterfinal match-up between Oregon and Ohio State. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses visit the official website at tournamentofroses.com.

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