Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern California

A New Year's Eve Celebration, incredible marching bands and beautifully decorated floats are the perfect way to start off the New Year at the California Rose Parade!

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Trip Duration: 5 Days

Meals Included: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Tour Director: Yes

*Round Trip Airfare Included - Government Issued Photo ID required*

Long Beach California

Long Beach is ranked as one of the most walkable cities in America making this the perfect "home base" for your trip.

New Year's Eve Gala

Put on your dancing shoes as a live orchestra fills the room with sounds from yesterday and today. Enjoy a spectacular dinner and a champagne toast to celebrate the dawning of a New Year.

Tournament of Roses Parade

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses has produced America's New Year Celebration, bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the world for 130 years. After the parade, go behind the scenes for the fabulous post-parade "Showcase of Floats."

Showcase of Floats

Go behind the scenes in Pasadena for the fabulous post-parade "Showcase of Floats" to see your favorite floats up close.

Los Angeles Sightseeing Tour

A local guide conducts a tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood. From the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral to the new Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the tour is a blend of old and new. View the Hollywood Bowl, Kodak Theater and the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theater.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

The Academy Museum will draw from its own collection of film-related objects and technology as well as the unparalleled collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, which contains a vast range of works on paper and still and moving images covering the history of motion picture in the United States and throughout the world. Explore more at the Academy Collections, Academy Film Archive, or the Margaret Herrick Library.

Optional Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Join an optional excursion to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library that chronicles the storied career of Ronald Reagan which spanned more than five decades. Pricing is TBA. Passengers may book this option while they are on tour, not before.

Eyre Tours powered by Starr has partnered with Mayflower Tours, a professional tour operator handling escorted tour arrangements. With 40 years experience, Mayflower's goal is to provide travelers with an unforgettable experience featuring sightseeing, history, culture, and fun!

Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.

The package includes 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner, roundtrip airfare to/from Baltimore/Washington area, roundtrip transfers, baggage handling and related gratuities and services of a Starr airport coordinator with 15+ passengers.

The deposit is $300 per person. The final payment is due by 10/20/2023.

Cancellation penalties: If cancellation occurs from booking date to 7/24/23, a $25 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 7/25/23-10/19/2023, a $300 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 10/20/23 and 12/29/23, the passenger is in full penalty and no refund will be granted. In addition to the cancellation polices listed above, if additional payments have been made to Eyre Tours powered by Starr for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline.

Flight Schedule: TBD

For air tours, only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed. NOTE: Airlines now charge passengers for checked baggage.

Travel Protection

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Eyre's Tour Operator location # for AON is 306209.

Tentative Pick ups:

TBA

Day 1

Arrive in Southern California. Welcome to the Granddaddy of parades, the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade, featuring the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands. Tonight, join your Tour Manager for a welcome orientation.

Day 2

Today a local guide conducts a tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood. From the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral to the Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the tour is a blend of old and new See the Hollywood Bowl, Kodak Theater and the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theater. In the afternoon a visit to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is planned. Here, the collection of film-related objects and technology is highlighted by a vast range of still and moving images covering the history of motion pictures.

Day 3

This morning, go behind the scenes in Pasadena for the Rose Parade Float Building. See the floats being built up close by the hundreds of people working to finish their floats. Marvel at the thousands of various flowers from around the world that were used to create the world’s most imaginative floats. Join an optional excursion to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library which chronicles the storied career of Ronald Reagan which spanned more than five decades. This evening, ring in the New Year with your newfound friends at a private New Year’s Eve gala event. Put on your dancing shoes as a live orchestra fills the room with sounds from yesterday and today. Enjoy a spectacular dinner and champagne toast to celebrate the dawning of a New Year.

Day 4

The event you came for is about to begin. You have reserved bleacher seats along Colorado Boulevard and after breakfast you depart for the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade. View the animated floats, the precision of the marching bands and the equestrian teams as you become part of an event that is seen throughout the world by millions.

Day 5

Your transfer from the hotel to the airport is included for your flight home. Your Tour Manager will help you with arrangements to Los Angeles International Airport.

Tentative Drop offs:

TBA

Subject to Change

Check your documents for final times

Accommodations:

Accommodations: Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California or similar

NOTE: Hotels are subject to change until tour's departure.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Ellicott City	Long Gate Park and Ride Meadowbrook Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Leisure World	Leisure World - Club House II (Residents ONLY) 3300 N Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Silver Spg/Rockville, MD	Georgia Ave Park & Ride 16000 Georgia Ave, Rockville, MD 20853