Tournament of Roses Parade: 4 Days Independent Tour Rendezvous with a century-old tradition during the Tournament of Roses Parade. Ring in the New Year and take your seat for a display of awe-inspiring works of floral pagenantry that have assumed their place as the signature of New Year's Day in Pasadena and the nation. You may elect to add Rose Bowl Game tickets to round out your trip. Inclusions Highlights Features Itinerary Dates Inclusions Airport transfers to/from the hotel 3 nights at Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel Transportation to Pasadena for the Rose Parade Motorcyle escort to the parade 1 lunch Highlights Take a city tour of Los Angeles, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Sunset Boulevard Visit the Float Decorating Barns to see the finishing touches put on floats Reserved seating at the Tournament of Roses Parade Enjoy a visit to Victory Park and Showcase of Floats (after parade) Ask about our optional Rose Bowl Game Package: Maupintour can assist you with purchasing your tickets to the Rose Bowl Game. Prices start at $600 per person and transfers are provided. On January 1, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. (PST), following the Rose Parade, the 95th Rose Bowl Game will feature an exciting match-up between two championship teams, showcasing the best of collegiate football in the "The Granddaddy of Them All."

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Los Angeles
You are scheduled to participate in the 120th Rose parade. This year's parade theme is "Hats off to Entertainment" will take place on Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 at 8:00 AM (PST), and features majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands from across the nation. The tournament boasts flowers, music, and pageantry unmatched throughout the world.

Day 2 - Los Angeles
This morning travel to Pasadena and visit the float construction barns to observe these enormous floats as they receive their finishing touches. Every inch of the floats must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as bark or seeds. The Rose Parade's elaborate floats have come a long way since the Tournament's early days. Today, float construction is a multi-million dollar business. Although a few floats are still handcrafted solely by volunteers, most are built by professional float building companies. Later today, return to Los Angeles for a tour of the sights. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Sunset Boulevard are included as your day of sightseeing comes to a close.

Day 3 - Pasadena
Happy New Year! Today you will return to Pasadena for the grand celebration of floats and flowers with a Motorcycle Escort into the parade. Computerized animation has had an enormous impact on Rose Parade floats. Recently, they have featured working roller coasters, a 50-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty, a robotic chef with moving arms, a working water slide and more-all controlled by computers. But throughout all these changes, the Rose Parade has remained true to its floral beginnings, and each float is decorated with more flowers than the average florist will use in five years. After the parade, you'll be transferred for a sit down lunch and then returned to Victory Park for a City Hall showcase of the floats.

Day 4 - Conclude Los Angeles
This morning transfer to the Los Angeles Airport and head home from this one-ofa-kind New Year's excursion. We hope to see you again soon.

Travel Dates & Rates, Ask Agent

• Booking Code: RSB
• Dec 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $1175.00
• Note: Land only rate is per person based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included. Please inquire about our competitive rates at the time of booking. Single supplement is from $450.00. Triple reduction is from $100 per person. Pre/post nights are available upon request and start at $270 per night. Reservation deposit is $350 per person.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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