Bandfest. Tournament of Roses Parade.

DURATION

5 Days

DATE

December 29, 2025

COST

From: $2,975* per person

included

AAA Exclusive Highlights

  • Round-trip transfer from the Los Angeles airport via Town Car on start and end dates of tour only
  • 4 nights’ hotel accommodations at Renaissance Long Beach Marriott or similar
  • Welcome reception and dinner
  • Tournament of Roses Float Decorating
  • Dinner and Broadway/Hollywood Concert
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour
  • Hollywood Tour
  • New Year’s Eve Dinner 
  • Seating for Tournament of Roses Parade on Colorado Blvd.
  • Queen Mary Tour and Lunch (unless attending Rose Bowl Game)
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
  • AAA seat cushion/blanket
  • Hospitality Desk and Porterage for 1 suitcase
  • Services of a Professional Tour Director
  • Services of AAA Tour Manager

parade

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Rose parade sign
kids decorating float for the parade
float decorating
parade floats
Tournament of Roses

DAILY ITINERARY:

Arrive at Los Angeles Airport and use included transfer to your hotel. A meet & greet host will be waiting for you at baggage claim. Suggested arrival is before 2:00 PM. Please check in at the AAA Hospitality Desk at the hotel for important information. This evening, enjoy a Group Welcome Reception and Dinner. (Reception, D)

Downtown Long Beach Marriott Hotel - 4 Nights

Today, enjoy an experience like few others ever will! You will help decorate a float that will be in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Experience the magic of the floats before they make their debut. During the final stages of preparation, seeds, bark, fruits, vegetables, grasses, and of course, flowers are being applied to the floats, and you will help bring the float to life. Dress appropriately as you may get glue, paint or dirt on your shoes and clothing. Wear old clothes and comfortable close-toed shoes. After lunch, return to the hotel for some down time before tonight's included dinner and Broadway/Hollywood Concert.

Specific concert TBD closer to departure. (B, L, D) 

Today, enjoy the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. You'll explore one of the busiest working studios with an expert Tour Guide, who will take you behind the scenes of the studio that has been entertaining the world for over 100 years. Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood legends, enjoy an interactive soundstage, see sets from popular TV series Friends and the Big Bang Theory. Enjoy nostalgic props, scripts, and awards from movies through the decades. Next embark on a tour of Hollywood. Enjoy free time before ringing in the New Year early at a New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel! (B, L, D) 

Happy New Year 2026! After an EARLY breakfast depart for Pasadena for early seating at the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade. The Rose Parade's elaborate floats have come a long way since the Tournament's early days, and the Rose Parade has stayed true to its floral beginnings. You’ll be dazzled by float artistry, equestrian excellence, and the nation’s best marching bands. Be sure to look for the float you helped decorate. After the parade, those who have purchased Rose Bowl tickets will depart for the game. The others will enjoy lunch and a tour on the Queen Mary docked in the Long Beach Harbor. The Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B, L)

Transfer from the hotel via Town Car to the airport for your flight home, taking with you wonderful memories. (B)

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Rates are per person, land only. Rates, terms, conditions, and itinerary are subject to change without notice. Rates do not include airfare, air taxes. AAA member benefits are valid for passengers who book through AAA travel only. Benefits listed may be substituted/eliminated based on passenger participation. Benefits have no cash value. Other restrictions may apply. The Auto Club Group is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the printing of this document.

*All itineraries, fares, programs, and policies are subject to change including the order of events due to weather conditions

**This tour requires average physical activity. Participants should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground, or unpaved trails. **