History of the Tournament of Roses

January 1, 2010 will be the 121st Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA and this year's theme is 2010: A Cut above the Rest. YMT offers you two great all-inclusive vacation packages to put you right there in the middle of all the action. You can watch the parade up close and even see the magnificent floats beforehand on an exclusive float viewing. The Rose Parade has a rich tradition behind it, so here's s little timeline to help you get into the spirit of the Tournament. For more information, visit the official website.

• 1890 First Tournament was staged by members of Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club to showcase the mild winter weather


• Festival soon was expanded to include motorized floats and marching bands


• Games included ostrich races, bronco busting demos and a race between a camel and an elephant


• 1895 Tournament of Roses Association was formed


• 1902 first football game was held but traded for chariot races after the game ended 49-0


• 1916 football returned to stay


• 1923 first football game hosted in the new stadium "The Rose Bowl"


• Floats now feature computerized animation and exotic natural materials


• The Rose Bowl game has sold out every year since 1947

Be part of the tradition and experience a trip like no other with our Rose Parade Tours. Call 1-800-922-9000 or click today.

Rose Parade Tour

Ring in the New Year with YMT and a trip to the Rose Parade! We offer many great packages but this one is definatey a favorite! This is a perfect vacation for groups because you can be there to watch the 121st annual Tournament of Roses Parade and experience the magic with all of your friends. These amazing floats are meticulously decorated with the most gorgeous flowers. You even get to see the floats up close and personal at an exclusive float viewing before the big day.

We offer 2 different all-inclusive packages to choose from. Highlights include: Floats and Flowers Expo
Rose Parade
Los Angles, CA
Laughlin, NV
Las Vegas, NV

5 Day Tour

If you're looking for a shorter trip, we have a package for you. Take a little vacation in Los Angeles that includes a city tour and an exclusive evening viewing of the parade floats. You'll also get to visit J. Paul Getty Museum and the Reagan Library before the big parade. Experience the splendor like never before as the glorious floats pass right before your very eyes.

10 Day Tour

This package also begins with a tour of the "City of Angels" and a very exciting exclusive viewing of the floats. This package offers a little more time to relax with some leisure days or optional tours to the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Reagan Library before the big Tournament of Roses Parade. With this option, you get to explore Nevada as well as you move on to Laughlin and Las Vegas for more leisure days or optional tours to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park/ Furnace Creek Resort, and Zion National Park before heading home.

This is the vacation you won't forget, so act now to secure your spot. Call 1-800-922-9000 or click today!