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New Year’s on Parade: Premium Seats, Behind-the-Scenes Float Tours, and Hollywood Flair
A four-night Southern California celebration that pairs reserved grandstand seating at the 138th Tournament of Roses Parade with float-decorating access, studio tours, harbor cruises and a private New Year’s Eve gala—this guide explains what to expect and how the trip is organized.
New Year’s on Parade: Premium Seats, Behind-the-Scenes Float Tours, and Hollywood Flair.
Ring in the New Year along Southern California’s pageantry with a thoughtfully curated, four-night getaway that centers on premium viewing of the legendary Rose Parade and extends into Hollywood studios, coastal cruises, and up-close encounters with the floral floats that define the tradition.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Reserved Premium Grandstand Seating
Watch the 138th Tournament of Roses Parade from reserved, premium grandstand seats that come complete with an official parade program and a provided blanket—comfort and front-row access to the pageantry.
Behind-the-Scenes Float Decorating & Floatfest
Go behind the scenes on a Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour to see the meticulous floral artistry and later visit Floatfest to inspect the parade’s floral masterpieces up close after their debut.
Hollywood Studio Tour, Harbor Cruise & Iconic Dining
The itinerary extends beyond the parade with an exclusive Hollywood studio tour, a Newport Harbor lunch cruise (including Huntington Beach), and signature meals such as lunch at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills and a Southern California–style BBQ.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
This is a curated holiday loop of spectacle and celebration: arrive for four nights of accommodations and eight included meals, spend a morning settled into a premium grandstand seat as the Rose Parade unfolds, slip behind the curtains of float construction and movie sets, and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a private gala—each day laid out for comfort, access, and memorable encounters.
THE PARADE
Reserved Premium Grandstand Seating
Watch the 138th Tournament of Roses Parade from reserved, premium grandstand seats that come complete with an official parade program and a provided blanket—comfort and front-row access to the pageantry.
THE MAKING
Behind-the-Scenes Float Decorating & Floatfest
Go behind the scenes on a Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour to see the meticulous floral artistry and later visit Floatfest to inspect the parade’s floral masterpieces up close after their debut.
THE COAST & CITY
Hollywood Studio Tour, Harbor Cruise & Iconic Dining
The itinerary extends beyond the parade with an exclusive Hollywood studio tour, a Newport Harbor lunch cruise (including Huntington Beach), and signature meals such as lunch at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills and a Southern California–style BBQ.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should check the details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Four nights of accommodations with eight included meals are part of the package.
Reserved premium grandstand seating includes an official parade program and a provided blanket.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the travel dates for this itinerary?
Headline dates are listed as December 29, 2025–January 2, 2027 in the provided materials.
How long is the trip and how many meals are included?
The itinerary is a five-day program (5D/4N) that includes four nights of accommodations and eight included meals.
Who operates this tour?
The operator is Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC.
Will I have good parade viewing?
Yes—guests receive reserved, premium grandstand seats for the Rose Parade, plus an official parade program and a provided blanket.
What behind-the-scenes access is included?
The trip includes a Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour and admission to Floatfest to see floats up close after the parade.
What other activities are on the itinerary?
Included activities beyond parade access are an exclusive Hollywood studio tour, a Newport Harbor lunch cruise (including Huntington Beach), lunch at Lawry’s in Beverly Hills, a Southern California–style BBQ, and a private New Year’s Eve Gala with dinner and dancing.