The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee invites the community to support its annual yard sale Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena. Community members can help raise money for South Pasadena’s 2027 Rose Parade float by donating items to the sale and shopping for treasures.
The oldest self-built float in the Parade, South Pasadena’s entry is built entirely by volunteers – from construction and decoration to fundraising to cover annual costs of $150,000 for materials and the large tent that houses the float between August and December every year.
Community Donations and Treasure Hunters Welcome
Donations* of gently used items are encouraged and can be dropped off at the War Memorial Building as follows:
- Tuesday, August 11 (5 – 8 p.m.) – Basement door off parking lot
- Wednesday, August 12 (4 – 8 p.m.) – Basement door off parking lot
- Thursday, August 13 (4 – 8 p.m.) – Front Door to main building
*Mattresses, entertainment centers, and large appliances cannot be accepted. Tax-deductible donation receipts will be available.
The yard sale opens on Friday, August 14 at 8 a.m. and runs Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The annual sale always features a wide array of items: furniture, collectibles, books, tools, clothing, kitchenware, jewelry, toys, holiday decorations, electronics, and more — all generously donated by community members and affordably priced for shoppers hunting for treasures. Organized once again by longtime committee members Steve Fillingham and Janet Benjamin, the event draws hundreds of shoppers, from bargain hunters to vintage enthusiasts.
“This yard sale is entirely community-driven,” said Benjamin. “From the neighbors who donate their treasures to the volunteers who sort and sell them, to the shoppers who show up to buy them, everyone plays a part in getting South Pasadena’s float to Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Day.”
