December 29, 2018

Everyone is welcome to enjoy our Opening Ceremony kicking off 3 days of family fun and entertainment. The Opening Ceremony will be hosted by former Rose Queen Ashley Moreno and will include the presentation of the COLORS by the GSGLA Color Guard Team, the introduction of the 2019 Rose Parade Royal Queen and Court including Queen Louise Deser Siskel (Sequoyah High School) and Royal Princesses Helen Susan Rossi (Flintridge Preparatory School), Rucha S. Kadam (La Cañada High School), Lauren Michele Baydaline (Westridge School), Micaela Sue McElrath (Westridge School), Sherry Xiaorui Ma (San Marino High School), and Ashley Symone Hackett (John Muir High School). A special surprise presentation from New York City based Sing for Hope a non-profit organization founded by opera singers Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora that supports artists who want to use their art to give back to their community will be made celebrating the 2019 Rose Parade theme the Melody of Life. The Opening Ceremony will also include a wonderful performance by the John Muir High School Choir.

Join us in the Family Fun Zone at the Chandler Reading Corner. Storytime will feature student readers and provide arts and crafts activities.

Come on over the the Family Fun Zone and get your photo in a giant snow globe! First come, first served and only on Saturday!

See Shaina Joel, one of the Artists from the renowned Pasadena Chalk Festival create a work inspired by the Rose Parade Melody of Life theme. Watch as the artist works, meet the artist, enjoy! STEP ONE: artist will scale up and sketch outlines of the work based on their preliminary drawing and photos.

Butterflies! Team Colors! Animal Faces! We are happy to offer FREE face painting on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Animals? Aliens? Insects? Only Harvey knows what magic he’ll create as he twists balloons into all sorts of wonderful creations. FREE on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Come test your skills at creating a giant fruit bowl or compete with a friend to see who can fill the bowl fastest. Brought to you by Dole Packages Foods, this wacky game of skill just may reward you with a prize of real Dole Fruit Bowls®.

Come see highlights and films of past Rose Bowl Games, learn about the history of the stadium and the iconic New Year’s day game.

Tap your foot, clap your hands and just enjoy seeing this wonderful group dance to the expert calling of John Hyde.

Join us at Center Stage and get ready to be awestruck with this colorful and wonderful performance of traditional dance.

Bring your kids to the Family Fun Zone and give yourself a moment of rest at the Take a Break Lounge presented by LA Parent. Enjoy watching our Chalk Festival artist work as you sit back and relax.

Have fun while you learn about opportunities at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and their annual Walk for Kids … and have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Gibson Guitar valued at $350! Come by the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House (PRMH) booth for all the details, then enjoy scouring Live on Green and finding the PRMH clues!

Why wait for the big game? Come to our Rose Bowl Viewing area and play a game of Huskies versus Buckeyes Corn Hole! DOLE Snack Bite Rewards for the winners! Presented by our friends at Dole Sunshine!

Don’t miss this amazing hour of searing, grilling and cooking as Chef Jamie unlocks the mystery of tri-tip! She will show how to prepare, cook and carve plus she’ll demo a brilliant way to get not one, but three meals from one Bill Bailey’s tri-tip. Join this 4-time Cookbook author, winner of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and frequent guest of KTLA’s morning show as she shows us how to dinner, brunch and lunch with the best.

Come get some tips and tricks from Goals Soccer Center coaches during these free soccer clinics for kids 16 and under. Gooooaaaalllll!!!!

In this amazing performance, there will be the telling of the history and origins of hoop dance. Used for story telling and much more, Terry has been hoop dancing for more than 43 years and will be joined by his son and daughter for this performance.

Get ready to be awestruck with this colorful and wonderful performance of traditional dance.

Tap your foot, clap your hands and just enjoy seeing this wonderful group dance to the expert calling of John Hyde.

Join us in the Family Fun Zone at the Chandler Reading Corner. Storytime will feature student readers and provide arts and crafts activities.

Bring your kids to the Family Fun Zone and give yourself a moment of rest at the Take a Break Lounge presented by LA Parent. Enjoy watching our Chalk Festival artist work as you sit back and relax.

Catie Waters is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She continues to impress the music industry with her organic sound and deep lyrics that inspire and motivate change. Her expressive contralto vocals combined with an eclectic mix of e and motivate change. Her expressive contralto vocals combined with an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, rhythm and blues draw comparisons to Jessie J and the late Amy Winehouse.

Enjoy a performance by fairytale stars of past Lythgoe Family Panto holiday shows. You will be able to interact and sing along! Performance will be followed by a special meet and greet.

Come on over the the Family Fun Zone and get your photo in a giant snow globe! First come, first served and only on Saturday!

Butterflies! Team Colors! Animal Faces! We are happy to offer FREE face painting on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Animals? Aliens? Insects? Only Harvey knows what magic he’ll create as he twists balloons into all sorts of wonderful creations. FREE on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In this amazing performance, there will be the telling of the history and origins of hoop dance. Used for story telling and much more, Terry has been hoop dancing for more than 43 years and will be joined by his son and daughter for this performance.

Come see highlights and films of past Rose Bowl Games, learn about the history of the stadium and the iconic New Year’s day game.

Come get some tips and tricks from Goals Soccer Center coaches during these free soccer clinics for kids 16 and under. Gooooaaaalllll!!!!

Have fun while you learn about opportunities at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and their annual Walk for Kids … and have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Gibson Guitar valued at $350! Come by the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House (PRMH) booth for all the details, then enjoy scouring Live on Green and finding the PRMH clues!

Why wait for the big game? Come to our Rose Bowl Viewing area and play a game of Huskies versus Buckeyes Corn Hole! DOLE Snack Bite Rewards for the winners! Presented by our friends at Dole Sunshine!

Come test your skills at creating a giant fruit bowl or compete with a friend to see who can fill the bowl fastest. Brought to you by Dole Packages Foods, this wacky game of skill just may reward you with a prize of real Dole Fruit Bowls®.

Felice LaZae is a singer/songwriter and vocal producer with roots in R&B, soul and a dash of rock ‘n roll creating a unique, dark pop sound. News features include the likes of Vice & Rolling Stone among others, as well as opening for The Killers and gracing the cover of their Sam’s Town Record! LaZae’s song, “I Need to Feel,” was featured in HGTV’s show, Flip or Flop.

Join us in the Power of Music pavilion as members of the Sue B. Dance Company treat us to a lively performance of Tap while showcasing their legacy of talent.

Chef Jamie’s Go veggie, go spicy with this fabulous meal in a bowl. Join this 4-time Cookbook author, winner of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and frequent guest of KTLA’s morning show as she shows us a new take on a favorite street food, DOLE Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Spicy Peach Salsa.

See Shaina Joel, one of the Artists from the renowned Pasadena Chalk Festival create a work inspired by the Rose Parade Melody of Life theme. Watch as the artist works, meet the artist, enjoy! STEP TWO: artist will begin adding details to the work, begin filling in and coloring areas and bring it to 50% completion.

Bring your kids to the Family Fun Zone and give yourself a moment of rest at the Take a Break Lounge presented by LA Parent. Enjoy watching our Chalk Festival artist work as you sit back and relax.

Join us in the Family Fun Zone at the Chandler Reading Corner. Storytime will feature student readers and provide arts and crafts activities.

South of the Border starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Mary Lee and Champion

On the eve of World War II, Federal Agents Gene Autry and Frog Millhouse journey down to Mexico to help foil the plans of foreign spies, headquartered at the submarine base, attempting to gain control of Mexican oil fields. Songs include “South of the Border,” “Moon of Mañana,” “Merry-Go-Roundup,” and “Goodbye, Little Darlin’, Goodbye.”

Come get some tips and tricks from Goals Soccer Center coaches during these free soccer clinics for kids 16 and under. Gooooaaaalllll!!!!

Join the fun and the parade as Southern Wind Lion Dance performs their traditional and exciting dance beginning on the Center Plaza and traveling to our Power of Music Pavilion.

Georgia Feroce moved to LA in 2015 and began playing open mics. Her unique voice, honest lyrics and catchy melodies have helped cement herself as a favorite up-and-coming artist around Los Angeles.

Come on over the the Family Fun Zone and get your photo in a giant snow globe! First come, first served and only on Saturday!

Join us for this not-to-be-missed free concert with the one and only Phillip Phillips! Since releasing his five-times-platinum debut single “Home,” Phillips has released two chart-topping albums and taken his expansive brand of soulful, earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages across the globe.

Come see highlights and films of past Rose Bowl Games, learn about the history of the stadium and the iconic New Year’s day game.

Have fun while you learn about opportunities at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and their annual Walk for Kids … and have a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Gibson Guitar valued at $350! Come by the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House (PRMH) booth for all the details, then enjoy scouring Live on Green and finding the PRMH clues!

Let’s keep the festivities going! Chef Jamie Gwen will be on stage demonstrating 2 simple ways to elevate your party. She’ll show how to concoct a tasty Cranberry Pineapple Punch plus wow the crowd with her fabulous signature dessert of iced berries and hot chocolate sauce. Join this 4-time Cookbook author, winner of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and frequent guest of KTLA’s morning show as she shows how to make entertaining fun!

Why wait for the big game? Come to our Rose Bowl Viewing area and play a game of Huskies versus Buckeyes Corn Hole! DOLE Snack Bite Rewards for the winners! Presented by our friends at Dole Sunshine!

Butterflies! Team Colors! Animal Faces! We are happy to offer FREE face painting on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Come test your skills at creating a giant fruit bowl or compete with a friend to see who can fill the bowl fastest. Brought to you by Dole Packages Foods, this wacky game of skill just may reward you with a prize of real Dole Fruit Bowls®.

Join us in the Family Fun Zone at the Chandler Reading Corner. Storytime will feature student readers and provide arts and crafts activities.

Bring your kids to the Family Fun Zone and give yourself a moment of rest at the Take a Break Lounge presented by LA Parent. Enjoy watching our Chalk Festival artist work as you sit back and relax.

Colorado Sunset starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Patsy Montana and Champion

When Frog Millhouse mistakenly purchases a dairy farm instead of a cattle ranch on behalf of Gene Autry and his band, they wind up in the midst of a milk war. Behind the nefarious business is Doctor Blair, a veterinarian who has organized a “protective association,” sending his men to raid any rancher or farmer who fails to pay dues to join it. Songs include “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Colorado Sunset,” and Patsy Montana’s “I want to be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart.”

Come see Anton make magic with his infusion and cocktail workshop. Learn about Our Vodka, an up and coming local vodka brand and the science behind infusions (i.e. where does flavor come from and how you can combine different compounds that compliment one another in your infusions). He will finish the demo by creating a cocktail with the infusion. Sign up for your chance to be one of three lucky tasters who will get to enjoy, cheers!

Come get some tips and tricks from Goals Soccer Center coaches during these free soccer clinics for kids 16 and under. Gooooaaaalllll!!!!

Come on over the the Family Fun Zone and get your photo in a giant snow globe! First come, first served and only on Saturday!

Jon Licht is a singer/songwriter, composer and producer originally hailing from outside Detroit, Michigan. Jon’s background in composing gives him a unique indie rock sound which is nicely complimented by his thought-provoking and often personal lyrics.

Originally from the East coast, Georgia Feroce moved to LA in 2015 and began playing open mics. Her unique voice, honest lyrics and catchy melodies have helped cement herself as a favorite up-and-coming artist around Los Angeles.

What a way to end the day! Come enjoy the song of Alex Boye! Known for his powerful voice and contagious energy, Alex has developed a uniquely arresting performance style and diversely influenced sound. His blend of African-infused pop music and vibrant, dynamic visuals have led to viral hits, with almost 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. He has shared the stage with many notable artists including, Jay-Z, Tim McGraw, George Michael, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, The Beach Boys, and opened for Olivia Newton John at the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall in London. 

Local chef Saul Jauregui takes the stage and shows how easy it is to keep dinnertime easy and delicious. He’ll share his journey from Highland Park to Culinary School to Bottega with Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello and beyond.