
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is inviting the community to its Crunch Time Party & Auction on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena. Tickets are on sale now.
Tickets are $85 per person and include dinner and all beverages. The evening features dinner, live and silent auctions, and raffle prizes. Organizers say this year’s event promises new items to bid on and a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.

FLYER: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Crunch Time Party & Auction, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 5 to 9 p.m., War Memorial Building, South Pasadena. Tickets are $85 per person.
If You Go
- What: Crunch Time Party & Auction — dinner, live and silent auctions, and raffle prizes
- When: Tuesday, Dec. 29, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: War Memorial Building, South Pasadena
- Tickets: $85 per person, including dinner and all beverages — buy tickets online
- Table reservations: Contact Ellen Torres at [email protected]
Support the Auction
Organizers are asking the community to consider donating an item, service, experience or gift certificate to the live, silent and/or online auctions. For additional information or to arrange an auction donation, contact Laura Kieffer at [email protected] or 323-578-4203.
Help Keep the Tradition Alive
Every ticket purchased helps bring South Pasadena’s Rose Parade float to life. The Crunch Time Party & Auction is an important part of the effort to raise approximately $185,000 needed to keep South Pasadena’s 113-year-old tradition alive, organizers said.

IMAGE: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | Rendering of South Pasadena’s Rose Parade float.
Organizers are encouraging the community to join them on Dec. 29 and help get South Pasadena’s float to Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1, 2027.





















