Media Release
Volunteer Members spread joy throughout Pasadena with hundreds of red roses.
In celebration of National Red Rose Day, volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses will surprise hundreds of people with long-stemmed red roses in Old Town Pasadena. This act of spreading cheer embodies the Tournament of Roses’ community spirit.
The red rose, the iconic symbol of the Rose Parade® and Rose Bowl Game®, has long been recognized as a symbol of love and gratitude – and it is with gratitude that the “White Suiter” volunteer Members will take to the streets of Pasadena with 400 roses.
Tournament of Roses Members will ride a Foothill Transit bus wrapped in images of red roses before arriving at the media event. After the President gives brief remarks, the Members will walk to Colorado Blvd. handing out red roses along the way!
WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2026
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11:15 a.m. – Foothill Transit Rose Bus pulls up with members exiting in iconic white suits.
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11:20 a.m. – Brief remarks from Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan.
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Immediately following: President will lead Tournament Members on walk through Old Town Pasadena distributing long-stem red roses. (Route below)
WHERE: Pasadena Memorial Park – 85 E. Holly St. (see map for specific location) East side of N. Raymond Ave. between E. Holly St. and E. Walnut St.
Walk route from media event to Old Town Pasadena:
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South on N. Raymond Ave.
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Right on W. Holly St.
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Left on Fair Oaks Ave.
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Continue to W. Colorado Blvd.
PARKING: Street parking and public parking at the Marriott across the street.
INTERVIEWS:
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2027 Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan
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Volunteer Members of the Tournament of Roses – in their iconic white suits
