How long does the parade last? 
What time does the parade start?
Where does the parade start?
How soon can I arrive?
What are the rules and regulations along the Parade route?

How long does the parade last?
2 1/2 hours from any given point
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What time does the parade start?
8:00 a.m. 
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Where does the parade start?

Ellis Street & Orange Grove. It then continues North on Orange Grove then East on Colorado Blvd. to Sierra Madre Blvd., then north on Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma Street – a total of 5 1/2 miles.
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How soon can I arrive?
Curbside camping on the parade route is allowed beginning at noon the day before the parade. 
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What are the rules and regulations along the Parade route?

For information about rules and regulations along the Rose Parade route call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4598 or visit their website. Following are some of the rules all spectators should know:

• Grandstand ticket holders will not be allowed to bring backpacks, coolers or large bags.
• There is a curfew law for those under 18 in effect from 10 pm to 5am. There must be a parent of guardian present.
• No public, curbside parade viewing on Orange Grove Blvd. from Del Rosa to Colorado Blvd. and on Colorado from Orange Grove to Terrace. Grandstand ticket holders only.
• Overnight camping is permitted only on the night before the parade. Do not arrive before noon the day before the parade.
• All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. on the night before the parade. At that time spectators may move out to the blue honor line.
• Small, professionally manufactured barbeques elevated at least one foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route.
• Do not bring tents, sofas, ladders, scaffolding and boxes of any type.
• Unoccupied chairs are not allowed.
• Bonfires are strictly prohibited.
• No items may be sold along the parade route without a permit.
• No public areas (sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets) may be cordoned or roped off.
• Throwing any item onto the parade route is prohibited.
• Vehicles obstructing emergency lanes will be towed.
• Walking in the street is not permitted. 
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