2026 Rose Bowl

The period includes pre-parade events like float decorating, Equestfest, and Bandfest, the 137th Rose Parade on January 1st, and Floatfest, a showcase for the floats, which runs from January 1st to 3rd.

Pre-parade events

• Decorating Places: December 28–30, 2025. Watch professional and volunteer teams decorate the floats for the Rose Parade.

• Equestfest: December 29, 2025. An equestrian festival showcasing the Rose Parade's equestrian units.

• Bandfest: December 29–30, 2025. A preview of the marching bands that will be in the parade.

• Run With the Roses 5K: December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026. A New Year's Eve 5K race.

January 1, 2026

• 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda: Begins at 8:00 AM on January 1, 2026. The parade's theme is "The Magic in Teamwork" and Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Grand Marshal.

• 112th Rose Bowl Game: The 2026 Rose Bowl Game, which will serve as a quarterfinal game for the College Football Playoff, is scheduled for January 1, 2026.

• Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase: Begins at 1:30 PM on January 1, 2026. This event allows visitors to see the floats up close after the parade.

Post-parade events

• Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase: Continues on January 2 and 3, 2026.