Pasadena, Rose Parade and Bandfest

Day 2 of Bandfest in Pasadena continues early showcase of Rose Parade marching bands
Bandfest’s second day, coming off its first on Sunday, featured performances from several California high school marching bands, including Moreno Valley’s Rancho Verde Crimson Regiment and the 605 All-Star Band, representing the school districts of ABC, Belflower, and Norwalk-La Mirada located along the 605 freeway.
The Rose Parade marching bands have arrived in Pasadena. Bandfest at PCC proves it
If you heard the booming bass drums, if you detected the sound of horns piercing through the crisp air in Pasadena, you were hearing Bandfest. Here’s how its first day went.
Rose Parade 2025: Live behind-the-scenes coverage from the Pasadena parade route
Our reporters and photographers will be along the parade route bringing you the sights and sounds from the 136th Rose Parade that you won’t see on TV.
Floats arrive in Pasadena, crowds line up for Rose Parade on New Year's Day
Parade floats have arrived in their places in Pasadena for the 136th Rose Parade on New Year's Day 2025. Excited viewers are camping overnight along Colorado Boulevard to catch a front-row view of the ornate floats.
Rose Parade on the Horizon; Thousands to Descend on Pasadena
With the 136th Rose Parade nearing, thousands of people will be descending on Pasadena to get a glimpse of the iconic procession, with many of them beginning on Tuesday to snag prime viewing spots along the route.
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Rose Parade 2025: 605 All-Star Band made the biggest sound in town
The largest marching band in the 136th annual Rose Parade, the 605 All-Star Band, was a mammoth collection of students who ...
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Bandfest, the brassiest Rose Parade tradition, to trumpet in Pasadena
Sound the horns: It's Bandfest presented by REMO, an annual celebration of all of the marching bands selected to appear in ...