Cultural · California
Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game
Jan 1, 2027
Tell us your California datesPasadena · California
Starts Jan 1
- Start looking
- now
- Arrive
- Dec 31
- Head home
- Jan 2
Rose Parade + Rose Bowl Game New Year's Day.
What you need to know
Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game takes place on Jan 1, 2027, in Pasadena, California. Arrive Dec 30 for prime curbside RV spots (Sycamore Hill Park, Allen Avenue) — Dec 31 arrivals get back-row.
Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena annually January 1.
Many spectators park RVs overnight along the parade route (Colorado Boulevard) — a Pasadena tradition with city-permit rules.
Attendance: ~700,000 along parade route (per Tournament of Roses figures)
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Parade-route RV camping requires NO overnight curfew enforcement specific to Dec 31. Pasadena PD posts signage; obey. No alcohol on public sidewalks. Generator hours posted.
Insider tip. Arrive Dec 30 for prime curbside RV spots (Sycamore Hill Park, Allen Avenue) — Dec 31 arrivals get back-row.
Official source: tournamentofroses.com
Where to sleep in California
None of the California campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
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Frequently asked about Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game
When is Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game?
Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game takes place on Jan 1, 2027, in Pasadena, California.
Where is Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game held?
Pasadena, California.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Jan 1, 2027 (single-day event).
What RV should I rent for Tournament of Roses Parade + Rose Bowl Game?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena annually January 1. Many spectators park RVs overnight along the parade route (Colorado Boulevard) — a Pasadena tradition with city-permit rules.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 20 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Parade-route RV camping requires NO overnight curfew enforcement specific to Dec 31. Pasadena PD posts signage; obey. No alcohol on public sidewalks. Generator hours posted.
What's an insider tip?
Arrive Dec 30 for prime curbside RV spots (Sycamore Hill Park, Allen Avenue) — Dec 31 arrivals get back-row.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with California DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00