For the first time, Pasadena is hosting a free festival in the three days leading up to the Rose Parade. Live on Green will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center located on Green Street, which is the inspiration behind the name.
Several pavilions will house different themed activities honoring the history of Pasadena and the Rose Parade, as well the National Parks Service (the inspiration behind this year’s Rose Parade theme).
Celebrate with Spirit – Pavilion
The theme of this year’s Rose Parade, “Find Your Adventure,” is inspired by the National Parks Service which is also celebrating its centennial. The National Parks Service has created an inspiring pavilion full of educational, historical, and interactive exhibits. The US Air Force and a selection of Pasadena’s cultural institutions will contribute to this pavilion offering unique and rare exhibitions for guests to experience.
Ranger Doug
One of many exhibits at the Celebrate with Spirit Pavilion is Ranger Doug’s Airstream, the aluminum trailer pays homage to National Parks Service with murals on the interior walls based off of the famous National Parks Service posters, and furnishings in the style of a log cabin. Ranger Doug drives his Airstream around the country collecting vintage NPS posters and donates them back to the NPS. Ranger Doug will present his story in the theater, and he will display five vintage NPS posters.
Celebrate the Extraordinary – Pavilion
KTLA’s broadcasts (past and present) of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will be exhibited at the “Celebrate the Extraordinary” Pavilion. Installations include a mini-float; an impressive exhibit of Tournament of Roses memorabilia; Rose Bowl Game memorabilia; a tribute to the Rose Parade’s most famous float designer, Raul Rodriguez; and a Souvenir Shop.
Family Fun Zone
The Family Fun Zone is an outdoor carnival featuring games for kids of all ages, street performers, and sidewalk cafes featuring kid-friendly food and drinks.
Live on Green Bistro and Culinary Experience
This section is designed with adults in mind, adult-oriented food and alcoholic beverages are served here. Chef Ben Ford and other special guests will offer culinary and mixology demonstrations.
Let Us Entertain You
This area is the hub of live entertainment at Live on Green; strolling musicians; live sing-a-longs; flash performances; and bands will record songs in the Jam Van.
Source: visitpasadena.com
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