Tournament of Roses Parade - New Year's Extravaganza - Pasadena, CA
Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
Usually watch this parade on TV? This year come smell the roses with reserved seats to enjoy the parade in all its splendor!
5 Day(s) | 8 Meals
Highlights
- Roundtrip motorcoach to Bradley
- Roundtrip flights to California
- Four (4) nights hotel accommodations
- 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Premium Grandstand Seats at the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade
- New Year's Eve Gala
- Tour Director Upon arrival in California
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- After May 7, 2025 - REAL - VERIFIED ID's will be REQUIRED to fly. These are the license with the star in the upper right corner. If you do not have one, you must travel with a valid passport.
Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Usually watch this parade on TV? This year come smell the roses with reserved seats to enjoy the parade in all its splendor! Motorcoach to Hartford/Bradley Airport for our flights to Orange County, Southern California. Arrive at the home of the Grand Dame of Parades, the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade. Check in to the Hilton Orange County, your home for 4 nights before a Welcome Dinner at the hotel. D
Day 2
FLOAT DECORATING TOUR WITH LUNCH AND A HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TOUR: After breakfast, all guests will see the finishing touches being put on the Tournament of Roses parade floats before they head down Colorado Blvd. You’ll enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon at the famous Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills followed by a real Hollywood Studio tour. B, L
Day 3
CATALINA ISLAND & NEW YEAR'S PARTY: Start your day with a buffet breakfast before heading off to Catalina Island. You’ll board one of the Catalina Express ferries for a short one-hour cruise to the island. The vessels offer both inside and outside seating, as well as a snack bar and restroom facilities onboard for your comfort. You’ll log some 26 miles as you sail along the Pacific ocean over to Catalina Island. Once you arrive, the day is yours to get acquainted with the storybook town of Avalon, which you’ll find is packed with boutiques, restaurants, and things to do! You might want to take a tour of the historic Casino, take a guided tour of Avalon, or rent a golf cart or bicycle to sightsee on your own this afternoon. The evening is filled with elegant dining, dancing, and the fun of a live “Monte Carlo” style casino. There will be hats and party favors, a drawing for exciting prizes and a champagne toast to ring in 2026! B, D
Day 4
137TH TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE: Reserved Ticket to Tournament of Roses Parade. Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the hotel before heading to Pasadena, where you will have reserved premium grandstand seats as you watch the Rose Parade make its way down Colorado Boulevard. A souvenir program and blanket are included. Pasadena, CA After the parade, you'll be treated to a Southern California Style BBQ at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Movie Night at the Hotel. We're setting up a big screen in the hotel for a fun evening. B, L
Day 5
FLOATFEST & HOMEWARD BOUND: After breakfast, you’ll travel back to Pasadena to see the floats on display at the spectacular “Floatfest” event. Then, you’ll bid farewell to new friends as you depart to the airport to make your way home. Like all journeys, they must come to an end. Transfer to the airport for your return flights home. B
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Bradley Airport - Airline Ticket Counter
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$4399
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$4829
Policies
Payment Policy
$500 per person deposit with reservation. Final payment by August 9, 2025.Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit to August 9, 2025 fee of $300.00 pp; Aug 10, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025 fee of $1,800.00 pp; no refunds if canceled after Oct15, 2025. All cancellation are plus any non-refundable air fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649