From mountains caressed by the sun, through gardens radiant with roses, to extraordinary turn-of-the-century architecture, there is nowhere else quite like Pasadena. Excellent choices are available in the selection of accommodations, world-class museums, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and recreational activities. Coupled with Pasadena's convenient location, dry sunny climate, and easy access to Southern California's other famous attractions, Pasadena is an enjoyable visitor destination - Any Time of Year. And of course, Pasadena is known throughout the World for it's Rose Parade. and the big Football game at the Rose Bowl following the Parade, Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade route are treated to a two-hour Parade of magnificent floral floats, talented marching bands, and high-stepping equestrians. The five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade route begins at the corner of Ellis Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. The Parade travels north on Orange Grove at a leisurely 2.5-mile per hour pace and then turns east onto Colorado Boulevard where the majority of the Parade takes place. At the end of the route, the Parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and ends at Sierra Madre and Villa Street.