Tournament of Roses’ coronavirus-era guidelines for 2022 Rose Parade, Floatfest, Rose Bowl

The Tournament of Roses has shared the coronavirus-related guidelines for the 2022 Rose Parade, Floatfest and Rose Bowl Game.

The guidelines, issued in cooperation with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Department of Public Health, came together after local leaders provided Tournament of Roses officials with a list of protocols relating to the upcoming parade, Rose Bowl game, BandFest competition and float viewing scheduled for Jan. 1, 2022, a day when thousands of tourists and visitors from around the world are expected to descend on the city anew.

The 2021 parade was cancelled amid concerns over the pandemic so, officials said in October, the guidance looks to ensure the safety of all involved, including spectators, participants and the surrounding community members who don’t intend to attend the popular festivities. .

This is why all ticket holders expecting to attend one or all three of the upcoming events will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 72 hours of the event.

“For the purposes of this guidance, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or other vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization) or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen),” the flyer reads. Attendees 18 years and older must provide photo ID when presenting their proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. All guests 2 years and older will also be required to wear a mask during the Rose  Parade, Rose Bowl Game and Floatfest.

Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a picture or physical copy of a COVID-19 vaccination record or digital documentation from a healthcare provider, according to the guidelines.

Guests who need a negative test 72 hours before the event’s start time can take either a PCR or antigen test, according to officials. “Results of the test must be available prior to entry into the event or venue.”

Acceptable proof includes a printed document from the test provider or an electronic test result displayed on a phone or other device from the test provider.

“In both cases, the information should include the person’s name, type of test performed, and negative test result,” according to the released guidelines. Self-attestation is not permitted when providing proof vaccination or negative COVID test, and unvaccinated patrons who do not provide proof of a pre-event negative COVID-19 test will not be granted entrance to the Rose Bowl Game, Floatfest or the Rose Parade, according to the flyer.

Guests should also plan to not attend if they have tested positive for COVID-19, are under isolation orders, had close contact with anyone who is confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19, or are experiencing fever or any symptoms of COVID-19. Everyone, including minors, is subject to isolation and quarantine orders though, officials added.

“If you are traveling from abroad, follow CDC’s requirements and recommendations for international travelers, the flyer states. “If you are traveling domestically, follow CDC’s requirements and recommendation for domestic travelers.”

Vaccinated close contacts do not need to quarantine if they remain asymptomatic and test negative.