The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is offering more than 1,000 tickets for grandstand seating to residents affected by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, along with thousands of tickets for post-parade float viewing.
Tournament officials said Wednesday the free tickets for the parade will go to community organizations for distribution to fire-affected residents. Local groups include the Altadena Town Council, Black Freedom Fund, California Community Foundation, Community Women Vital Voices, Eaton Fire Collaborative, Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, Partnership for Children, Youth & Families, Pasadena Community Coalition, Pasadena Community Foundation and YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.
Each organization will provide distribution details.
The Tournament of Roses is also offering 10,000 free tickets to Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase. The event immediately after the Rose Parade provides a chance for a close-up look at the parade’s renowned floats.
Fire-affected members of the public are eligible for up to six complimentary tickets for Floatfest. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis via the Tournament’s website.
Tournament officials said a limited number of free tickets to the Rose Bowl Game, the Equestfest, Bandfest and Decorating Places have also been made available to select community organizations for them to distribute to those “most affected” by the fires.
“As our community rebuilds, we remain committed to lifting up the stories of resilience and offering spaces where families and neighbors can gather, reflect and celebrate,” Leavens said.
For more information on free tickets, to request Floatfest tickets or for a schedule of events, visit tournamentofroses.com.
