California New Year's Getaway featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade & the Crystal Cathedral
Ring in the New Year with an exciting trip to southern California. Find Pasadena abuzz with preparations for the famous Tournament of Roses Parade and get a sneak-peek as final touches are put on the massive floats. Attend the amazing "Glory of Christmas Show" at the Crystal Cathedral. Celebrate the season with a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Dance, with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year. Enjoy prime viewing with reserved seating at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.
Enjoy reserved seats at the amazing "Glory of Christmas Show" at the Crystal Cathedral. Be one of the 1 million spectators to line the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade route while sitting in your reserved section seats.
Highlights
Float Viewing, Bandfest, Crystal Cathedral, New Year's Eve Party, Tournament of Roses Parade
Collette Experience
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 5 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Long Beach | Arrive Long Beach, California : Ring in the New Year in style with Collette's ever-popular tour featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade. |
| Day 2 | Pasadena | Float Viewing : This morning you travel to Pasadena for a day combining the excitement of the season with fun-filled activities surrounding the Tournament of Roses. You'll have an opportunity to view the floats as the decorating committee is putting on their final touches; attend Bandfest, featuring prize-winning bands, giving you a chance to see these talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action. Complete your day with a performance of the amazing "Glory of Christmas Show" at the Crystal Cathedral. |
| Day 3 | Pasadena | Day at Leisure - New Year's Eve Party : The day is yours to explore the area independently or you may choose to purchase one of the many options that will be offered. |
| Day 4 | Pasadena | Pasadena : Happy New Year! Welcome to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, a grand tradition each New Year's day since 1890. When the parade debuted, 2,000 citizens were on hand to witness history in the making. Today, more than 1 million spectators line the parade route. As Collette's guest, you will join them with reserved seating for prime viewing. After the parade, the remainder of your day is at leisure. |
| Day 5 | Depart for Home | Long Beach - Depart for Home : Depart California with many memories of your incredible New Year's vacation. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Westin Hotel
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
