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PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2014) — Marching bands appearing in the 2015 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1 will also perform field exhibitions in the annual Tournament of Roses "Bandfest" presented by Remo on December 29-30, 2014.

Each performance of Bandfest features a different slate of six marching bands and lasts approximately two hours. The first performance will be held Monday, December 29 at 1:30 PM. Two additional performances will be held Tuesday, December 30 at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Pre-show entertainment presented by Remo begins 30 minutes before each show time.

Bandfest is held in Pasadena at Robinson Stadium on the campus of Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.

Tickets to the event are $15 each and may be purchased in advance through Sharp Seating Company at 626-795-4171. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge. Tickets may also be purchased at the venue beginning 30 minutes prior to the performance time, pending availability. Free parking is available onsite in the Lot 4 parking structure.

The complete Bandfest schedule and approximate performance time for each band is shown below.

2014-2015 Bandfest Performance Schedule

Monday, December 29, 2014 - 1:30 PM Show
1:00 Remo Preshow
1:30 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:00 Robert E. Lee H.S. Mighty Rebel Band, Midland, Texas
2:25 Walton H.S. Marching Raider Band, Marietta, Georgia
2:45 Cypress H.S. Centurion Imperial Brigade, Cypress, California
3:05 Cavalcade of Bands Honor Band, Pennsylvania
3:25 Escuela Secundaria General #5 Manuel R. Gutiérrez Banda Musical Delfines, Veracruz, Mexico

Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 9:30 AM Show
9:00 Remo Preshow
9:30 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
10:00 Round Rock H.S. Dragon Band, Round Rock, Texas
10:25 Lakota West H.S. Marching Firebirds, West Chester, Ohio
10:45 Helsingør Pigegarde — Elsinore Girls Marching Band, Denmark
11:05 Temple City H.S. Pride of Temple City, California
11:25 O'Fallon Township H.S. Marching Panthers, O'Fallon, Illinois

Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 2:00 PM Show
1:30 Remo Preshow
2:00 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, Pasadena, California
2:25 Los Angeles Unified School District All City Honor Marching Band, California
2:45 Koriyama Honor Green Band, Koriyama, Japan
3:05 Maui H.S. Saber Marching Band, Kahului, Hawaii
3:25 Legacy H.S. Lightning Marching Band, Broomfield, Colorado
3:45 Blue Springs H.S. Golden Regiment, Blue Springs, Missouri


Related stories: 2015 Rose Parade Lineup and 2013/2014 Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos


The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual and various associated events. The 126th Rose Parade, themed Inspiring Stories, will take place Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Following the Rose Parade, the 101st Rose Bowl Game will begin with pre-game festivities at 1:30 p.m. (PST) and feature an exciting match-up between Oregon and Florida State in a College Football Playoff Semifinal game. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses visit the official website at www.tournamentofroses.com.


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