California New Years

br />Ring in the New Year with an exciting trip to southern California. Find Pasadena abuzz with preparations for the famous Tournament of Roses Parade and get a sneak-peek as final touches are put on the massive floats. Celebrate the season with a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance, with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year. Enjoy prime viewing with reserved seating at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

Day 1: Long Beach, California - Tour Begins
Ring in the New Year in style with Collette's ever-popular tour featuring the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Day 2: Float Viewing - Bandfest
An early morning departure takes you to Pasadena for a day combining the excitement of the season with fun-filled activities surrounding the Tournament of Roses. You’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the floats in their final stage of decorating. Next, attend Bandfest, featuring selected bands from all over the country that will perform in the parade, giving you a chance to see these talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action. A stop will be made for time at leisure to enjoy lunch on your own and explore the town of Pasadena. Upon returning to your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax at your hotel and enjoy the area.

Day 3: Day at Leisure - New Year’s Eve Party
Happy New Year! The day is yours to relax, explore the area independently or perhaps purchase one of the many optional tours that will be offered. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to help plan your day. Then, get ready for tonight’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance, with live entertainment and a champagne toast to help ring in the New Year.

Day 4: Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Welcome to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, a grand tradition each New Year’s day since 1890. When the parade debuted, 2,000 citizens were on hand to witness history in the making. Today, more than one million spectators line the parade route. As Collette's guest, you will join them with reserved seating for prime viewing. After the parade, return to Long Beach and enjoy time at leisure. Tonight, enjoy another evening of spectacular live entertainment carefully orchestrated just for you…a private Legends in Concert show.

Day 5: Long Beach - Tour Ends
Depart California with many memories of your incredible New Year's vacation.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
12/29/2012 - 1/3/2013	$1,449
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