Activity East Pasadena
Floatfest
An activity in East Pasadena, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Jan 1, 1:30 – 5 pm.
Why go
The parked floats, close enough to see the seeds, petals and bark they are covered in, on Sierra Madre Boulevard.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Pasadena, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Pie 'n Burger, 2.6 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Culture
- Neighborhood
- East Pasadena
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Jan 1, 1:30 – 5 pm
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Pasadena, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
Food · 2.6 mi straight-line - 2Pasadena City Hall
Domed 1927 Spanish Revival city hall with a fountain courtyard open to visitors.
Sight · 2.9 mi straight-line - 3Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Shopping · 3.3 mi straight-line - 4Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses parade of flower-covered floats, bands and horses, held on Colorado Boulevard since 1890.
Sight · 3.7 mi straight-line - 5The Raymond 1886
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
Food · 3.9 mi straight-line - 6Colorado Street Bridge
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
Outdoors · 4.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Floatfest is a stop on our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Pasadena
Another curated activity in Pasadena. See the full Pasadena guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Pasadena run from 64°F in December to 88°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Floatfest itself, we suggest: Jan 1, 1:30 – 5 pm.
Modelled monthly averages for Pasadena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Pasadena weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Floatfest, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 34.16035, -118.09630
- Destination
- Pasadena, California
- Website
- tournamentofroses.com
Floatfest: quick answers
How much time do you need at Floatfest?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Floatfest. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Floatfest?
Our pick: Jan 1, 1:30 – 5 pm. Insider tip: Use the free Tournament of Roses shuttles; there is almost no parking nearby.
Which TripsCircle routes include Floatfest?
Floatfest appears on Los Angeles New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Floatfest to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Pasadena.
Plan Pasadena
- Pasadena travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Pasadena weather by month
- Downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena 8.6 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.