Tournament of Roses Parade
The Trojan Pride is very pleased to announce an invitation to march in the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. With over one million people in live attendance and millions more watching on television throughout the world, the parade is a once in a lifetime opportuntiy for our students, band program, school, and community. Detailed planning is now underway and will include the San Diego Zoo, Disneyland & California Adventure, Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Beach, Universal Studios, BandFest, working on Parade Floats, the Ronald Regan Presidential Library and Museum, etc.
Tentative Trip Itinerary
Some events, dates, and times are still subject to change. The Trojan Pride IS scheduled to perform at BandFest during the morning block on Saturday, December 30th.
General Trip Itinerary
Thursday, December 14th
Evening Rehearsal
Tuesday, December 19th
Morning Rehearsal - Semester Test Block Time 7:50-9:45
Rehearsal during first hour. Load Semi and Box Trucks after school.
Tuesday, December 26th
Equipment Trucks Depart for Pasadena
Wednesday, December 27th
Departure for Pasadena.
Farmer's Market and Hollywood Tour.
Hotel Check-In, Medicine Check-In, and Dinner.
Thursday, December 28th
Breakfast at Hotel
San Diego Zoo
Bubba Gump Seafood Restaurant
Friday, December 29th
Breakfast at Hotel
Band Director Breakfast with Drum Majors
Morning Rehearsal at Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District - Practice Contest Show
Lunch and Free Time at Santa Monica Pier
Pizza Dinner at Float Barn
Work on Construction of Floats
Saturday, December 30th
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning BandFest Performance at Pasadena City Community College
In-N-Out Burger for Lunch
Drive Parade Route
Photo of Band in front of Rose Bowl Stadium
View Floats at Rose Bowl in Pasadena
Dinner - Hometown Buffet
Sunday, December 31st
Breakfast at Hotel
Band Director Brunch with Dignitaries
Morning Parade Rehearsal
Universal Studios
New Year's Ice Cream Party at Hotel with Eastern Time Zone
Early to Bed
Monday, January 1st
Boxed Breakfast from Hotel
2024 Tournament of Roses Parade
In-N-Out Burger for Lunch
Return to Hotel for Downtime. Watch Replays of Parade.
Dinner at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Tuesday, January 2nd
Breakfast at Hotel
Equipment Trucks Depart for Oklahoma
Disneyland and California Adventure
Wednesday, January 3rd
Breakfast at Hotel
Medicine and Hotel Checkout
Departure for Oklahoma
Thursday, January 4th
Unload Semi and Box Trucks During 1st Hour
Friday, January 5th
NCDA Honor Bands
Monday, January 8th
Separate Concert Band Rehearsals Begin
Tentative Trip Cost
At this time, the anticipated cost is still estimated to be $3,600.00 per student. While most of the factors have been secured, there are still some factors to be worked out. It is not known if the exact cost will be determined before the end of the 2022-2023 school year. All families are strongly encouraged to continue fundraising and saving money, even before the exact cost has been determined.
Fundraising activities are ramping up. The band parent organization is working hard to provide additional and suitable opportunities for families to raise money. Families should regularly check the band parent website to stay up to date on all fundraising opportunities.
Securing corporate sponsorships is also a great way to build up trip accounts and reduce the overall cost.
Currently, the estimated cost for the trip is approximately $3,600.00. Payments have been divided up into eight equal payments, beginning in March. No payment is required in May so families can better be ready to pay 2023 Marching Band Registration Fees.
| Payment Due Date | Amount | Trip Balance Paid |
| 02/28/2023 | $450.00 | $450.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 03/31/2023 | $450.00 | $900.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 04/30/2023 | $450.00 | $1,350.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 05/31/2023 | $ 0.00 | Marching Band Registration Fees |
| 06/31/2023 | $450.00 | $1,800.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 07/31/2023 | $450.00 | $2,250.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 08/31/2023 | $450.00 | $2,700.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 09/30/2023 | $450.00 | $3,150.00 of $3,600.00 |
| 10/31/2023 | $450.00 | $3,600.00 of $3,600.00 |
The Payment schedule above does not include marching band registration fees. (The estimated cost of registration fees are $1,200.00 for new members and $750.00 for returning members). The exact cost of the Rose Parade Trip will be determined when all trip details have been finalized. As of 5/1/23, there has been no change in the trip cost. Once the cost is locked in, the payment schedule and remaining payments will be adjusted to match the actual cost and remaining balance of the trip.
Rose Parade Opt In/Opt Out Contract
Contracts have been passed out, signed and returned. A copy of the document is still available for viewing and printing HERE. Students and parents should thoroughly read all the information on the form as well as the information included below.
Family & Friends
For parents not selected as chaperones and family members that want to make the trip to Pasadena to see the parade live, Grueninger Tours offers Family & Friends Packages at a few varying levels. Travel with the group and participating at some of the potential attractions may or may not be included depending on the package selected. A webinar is set for Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00pm, to reveal initial information. Click HERE for that information.
