Dear Traveler,
Can you believe it is October already? In less than 100 days the 127th Annual Tourmanent of Roses Parade winds its way up Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California. If you're like me, watching this parade on TV is an annual family tradition. And on a cold winter's day, the sight of floats that are decorated with flowers beneath clear blue sunny skies triggers a small bit of jealousy - oh to be there, to be outside and be warm, and to be experiencing this great American tradition in person!
You're in luck - YMT Vacations is the largest tour operator bringing people to the Rose Parade and we have been doing it since 1970. We offer four different tours, all built around one core offering: our Rose Parade & Los Angeles Tour. The price of this 5-day tour is just $699* per person, and each day is filled with activity:
Day 1: December 29 - You arrive in Los Angeles and meet your fellow guests at the YMT Rose Parade orientation.
Day 2: December 30 - After an optional tour to either the J. Paul Getty Museum or the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, you travel to Pasadena for an evening you will never forget:
- An exclusive presentation during dinner by the Tournament of Roses Committee about the history and traditions of the Rose Parade
- A private float viewing at the Pasadena Rosemont Pavillion where you will watch as the finishing touches are being placed on the floats you will see on New Years Day
Day 3: December 31 - Tour Los Angeles & Hollywood, seeing the Walt Disney Concert Hall, TCL Chinese Theater, Dolby Theater (home to the annual Academy Awards) & Hollywood Walk of Fame. Then it is on to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive to see where the stars shop!
Day 4: January 1 - You'll travel to Pasadena and enjoy the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade from reserved grandstand seats. The picture above was taken from our seats, so you know how close you will be to the bands, the performers and of course, the amazing floats!
Day 5: January 2 - Filled with memories, you'll head back home. From this day forward, the Rose Parade will be a different experience when you watch it on TV! Or if you've chosen to extend your trip with one of our Plus tours, you'll embark on the next phase of your adventure. You can watch a video we made of last year's parade by clicking here.
Getting so close to the floats, watching them being finished in the float barn, then seeing them in the parade is truly a bucket-list item. We have many guests who are so affected by the experience that they make it an annual pilgrammage, they return year after year to experience this grand spectacle in person.
Please join us and make 2016 the year you see this amazing parade up close!
Yours in travel,
Tom Garrett
VP Marketing
YMT Vacations
PS - The Rose Parade & Los Angeles Tour is a great way to try YMT for the first time. If you've been thinking of joining one of our trips, and want to see what they are all about, then this $699* tour is a great way to start. Call 1-888-507-8054 today and mention promo code TE150916 if you want to take advantage of these savings!