Rose Parade 2026: When and where to watch the 2026 Rose Parade live on TV and online, with start time, channels, livestream platforms, hosts, weather forecast and parade details.
Rose Parade 2026: Where to watch the 2026 Rose Parade live on TV and online [Photo: X]
The 137th Rose Parade returns to Pasadena, California, as one of America's most beloved New Year's traditions. The procession of floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units will travel more than 5 miles along Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year with colour and pageantry.
Fans can watch the parade on multiple national networks:
These channels offer live parade coverage along with commentary on floats, bands and features.
Cord-cutters and online viewers have many options to stream the Rose Parade live:
Some platforms will stream the parade in its entirety, showing all 85 parade units along the route. Additional online access may be provided by live TV services like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, Sling TV or YouTube TV, where local network broadcasts are included.
ABC’s broadcast will be hosted by ESPN SportsCenter anchors Kevin Negandhi and Hannah Storm, with longtime reporter John Naber on the ground at the iconic “TV Corner” in Pasadena. ESPN continues to produce this coverage, including enhanced graphics and storytelling features.
Some livestream broadcasts include multi-platform hosts such as Darren M. Haynes, Pressley Hosbach and Loni Love, offering diverse perspectives and digital engagement for viewers.
For the first time in nearly two decades, rain is expected during the parade. The National Weather Service predicts a near-100% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
Organizers say the parade will go on “rain or shine” and that floats and participants are preparing for wet conditions. Umbrellas are generally not allowed along the parade route to avoid blocking views.
Spectators in Pasadena often begin lining the streets early in the morning or even the day before to secure ideal spots. After the parade, many events like Floatfest allow close-up viewing of the colourful floats. For remote viewers, checking local listings ahead of time ensures access to TV broadcasts or livestream links.
The Rose Parade is an annual celebration held on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. It features floral floats, marching bands from around the world, and equestrian groups parading along Colorado Boulevard.
The event precedes the Rose Bowl Game and has been celebrated for more than a century, making it one of the most enduring New Year’s traditions in the United States.
The parade celebrates creativity, community and teamwork, highlighted by this year’s theme, “The Magic in Teamwork.” Volunteers from many backgrounds come together to help build elaborate floats covered in flowers and natural materials.
Grand Marshal Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the famous NBA legend, leads this year’s procession, underscoring the parade’s spirit of collaboration and inspirational leadership.
The 2026 Rose Parade begins at 8 a.m. Pacific Time (11 a.m. Eastern Time) on January 1. The procession will last around two hours, following a 5.5-mile route from Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard to Villa Street in Pasadena. Spectators are advised to arrive early for the best viewing spots.
