Itinerary and Rates

Arrival Day: Sunday, December 29, 2024

Monday, December 30, 2024

Morning Bandfest at Robinson Stadium, Pasadena City College
Catch a sneak peek of the 2025 Rose Parade bands as they perform the award-winning field shows that led to their selection. Bandfest begins at 10 a.m. with a pre-show at 9:30 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.
Float Viewing at Rosemont Pavillion, Pasadena
Enjoy a picnic lunch before going to preview a few of the floats that will be in the parade. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the floats are made as they receive the final touches.
Optional Late Afternoon Tour of Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA
Enjoy a guided tour at the Botanical Gardens which features living collections in 16 stunning themed gardens including Japanese, Rose, and Jungle gardens.

Dinner is at your leisure.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Morning Tour of the Historic Gamble House, Pasadena
Tour the iconic American Craftsman style home, a National Historic Landmark. It was the home of the son of the founder of Procter & Gamble as well as Doc Brown in the movie Back to the Future.
Picnic lunch and afternoon visit to the Getty Center, Brentwood, CA
The J. Paul Getty Trust is one of the world’s largest cultural and philanthropic institutions dedicated to the visual arts. We’ll take a guided tour of the museum and see a special exhibit, Ultra-Violet: New Light on Van Gogh’s Irises.
Early New Year’s Eve Celebration 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Grab your party hat as we enjoy dinner and ring in 2025 on New York time!

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The 136^th Tournament of Roses Parade 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Pasadena, CA
Enjoy reserved grandstand seats along the parade route for spectacular views of the floats, the bands, and all the splendor that you’ll only see in Pasadena.
Post Parade New Year’s Reception, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pasadena, CA
Gather with Principia alumni and friends after the parade for a light breakfast reception while traffic subsides.
Optional Floatfest 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. E Sierra Madre Blvd & E Washington Blvd, Pasadena
If you’d like to extend the day, get a closer look along a 2-mile showcase of the Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade. - $25 per person

Can’t make the whole tour? Join Principia alumni and friends for the Rose Parade and reception on New Year’s Day!

1-Day Rose Parade Experience – January 1, 2025 - $100 per person

Includes:

Rose Parade grandstand seating
Post-parade New Year’s reception at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pasadena
Optional add on: Rose Parade parking at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pasadena (2 blocks from parade seats) - $25 per vehicle
Optional add on: Floatfest 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. E Sierra Madre Blvd & E Washington Blvd, Pasadena - $25 per person

Principia has reserved a block of hotel rooms for 3 nights (check-in December 29/check-out January 1)

Registration