December 28, 2023-January 1, 2025 | Rose Parade Tour 2025

Webb Tours has been taking people to the world famous Tournament of Roses Parade since 1970. We are gearing up for the Rose Parade in 2024 and we will be there to enjoy it. And we’ll add some other fun things in the area that you’ll read about in this brochure. It’s an American and Webb Tours tradition going back decades. It continues to get better every year.

So join us as we ring in 2025!  This one fills fast.  Don’t wait!

December 28, 2024:   This morning, we’ll gather for our flight which arrives in Burbank.  Upon arrival, we’ll visit the very interesting Reagan Library in Simi Valley which is full of interesting memorabilia from the Reagan years. We will continue to Santa Barbara (just 45 minutes away) where we will spend two nights in this BEAUTIFUL, ocean side city.  You’ll have time for dinner on your own in the charming downtown area. 

December 29:  This morning, we’ll take you down to Shoreline Park for a chance to stroll and enjoy the views. We will also have a brief tour of City Hall. That may not sound interesting, but wait until you see it. We will then drive up to the charming Danish town of Solvang with it’s story book Main Street. You’ll have time for lunch and a bit of browsing. We will then take you into the scenic Santa Ynez Valley where we will visit an Olive Tree Farm (very interesting), local lavender fields and the Santa Ynez Mission. Just driving through the vineyards in this area is lovely. We then return to Santa Barbara where we have a lovely included dinner this evening. Tour pays for breakfast, admissions and dinner today.

December 30:  This morning we drive south along the coast toward Los Angeles. We go directly to the Irwindale Pavilion which is a warehouse where the floats are being assembled. There is a flurry of activity as the live flowers are scattered over the floats.  You can walk within a few feet of about 1/4 of the parade floats and have a chance to really appreciate the detail that goes into every float.  After lunch, we have reserved seats to enjoy BANDFEST which is very enjoyable.  During the parade, you only get a chance to see these talented bands briefly.  At Bandfest, we can enjoy more of their talents – as these are the best bands in the country.  After a rest, we’ll drive down to Long Beach and enjoy a fun and unique activity called Gondola Getaway.  Authentic Venetian gondolas gently cruise us through the enchanting canals and waterways of Naples Island.  It’s as close as you get to Venice in the USA.   We will enjoy delicious New Year’s dinner at Michaels in Long Beach.   Breakfast, float viewing, Bandfest, dinner and Gondolas are included.

December 31:   This morning we’ll drive up to the famous Griffith Park Observatory (near the Hollywood sign) for spectacular views of the city. We will then visit the famous Huntington Library to enjoy the beautiful gardens and interesting museums,  We’ll have lunch (on own) while we’re there. We’ll show you around Hollywood this afternoon including time at Hollywood and Highland to see the Walk of Fame.  Tonight you will have an option to see a Broadway Show at the Pantages Theater (just down the street).  Those who don’t wish to see a play will be transferred to the hotel.  Note: At the time of this brochure, the play at Pantages Theater for December has not been announced – tickets not included in the price. Tour pays for breakfast, lunch and museum admission today.

January 1:   This morning we will arise early and head for Pasadena for the 134th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.  The parade continues to get better year after year. You’ll be among the first to see the spectacle as our excellent reserved seats are at the beginning of the parade route (near the network television booths).  We have an unobstructed view in both directions and the sun is at our backs.  In addition, the bus parks right behind our seats which is very convenient.  It is often chilly until the sun comes up so it’s nice to have the bus close by just in case.  It is the BEST POSSIBLE scenario for Rose Parade seats (we have enjoyed these seats for over 30 years).  After the parade, we will enjoy a chance to see all of the floats up close at the post parade float viewing before transferring to the airport for our flight back to Salt Lake.   Tour to pay for light breakfast, parade seats and float viewing.

 Join us for our 54th year sponsoring Utah’s BEST Rose Parade Tours

Registration Information:

To make a reservation, simply fill out the attached reservation form and send it to us with a deposit of $300 per person.  When we receive your deposit, we will mail you a receipt confirming that you are registered for the tour.  A letter with instructions, hotel itinerary flight information (if applicable) and luggage tags will be sent roughly 60 days prior to departure at which time the balance will be due.  You do not need to pay the balance until after you receive that packet.  We require final payments in the form of a check.  If that is not possible, arrangements can be made to use a credit card.  Webb Tours accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A 2% fee applies to final payments made by credit card.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that you may need to cancel your trip for unforeseen reasons.  If cancellation occurs 90 days or more before departure, all money will be refunded.  If airline tickets are purchased prior to that time (with your permission), they are the responsibility of the traveler. In most cases, airlines will allow the value of airline tickets to be used for future travel.  All other funds will be returned if cancellation occurs outside of 180 days.  If it is within 180 days, your deposit and other committed funds are non refundable.  

Travel Protection:

In today’s changing travel environment, it is important to protect your travel investment so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Unforeseen events such as flight delays, baggage loss or even sudden sickness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services 360° Group Premier Protection Plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.

Premium for this insurance depends on your age and trip cost and is priced as follows:

Trip Cost (per person)        Ages 0-59                 Ages 60-74                      Ages 75+

For coverage details and explanation of benefits, you can view or download the policy by going to  https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GPZ-1023.

If you are interested in the travel insurance, please contact Webb Tours any time up until final payment for the tour.  You must be medically fit at the time you buy the insurance.  The insurance goes into effect once purchased.

This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes.  Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, offer, advice, recommendation, or any other service with regard to any type of insurance product underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage, terms and conditions. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. CA Agency license #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC # 16535).

Insurance includes the following items:

• Trip interruption up to 150% of the cost of the trip (if you have to leave in the middle of the trip)
• Trip interruption – return airfare only – $1,000
• Trip Cancellation – 100% of insured trip cost (up to $20,000)
• Trip delay: $1,000 (minimum delay of 5 hours)
• Missed Connection: $1,000 (with a minimum delay of 3 hours)
• Baggage (for lost luggage): $1,500
• Baggage Delay: $250 (minimum of 12 hour delay)
• Emergency medical: $50,000
• Emergency Dental: $500
• Emergency Medical Evacuation: $250,000 (including $25,000 for escort expenses)
• Accidental death/dismemberment during travel: $10,000

For benefit and rate information, please review the Group Premier product flyer at https://partner.travelexinsurance.com/docs/premier

Unexpected flight cancellations or weather delays:  Webb Tours works diligently to cover all of the details associated with your travel. We make sure that all ground transportation, lodging, local tours, restaurants, specialists, etc, are in place and awaiting our arrival. We ensure that our directors are well prepared to provide you with an experience that exceeds your expectations.  One thing we do NOT control are the airlines. Significant problems can arise on a group tour due to canceled flights, weather delays or missed connections. In the case of a flight cancellation, Webb Tours will do all we can to work with the airline to move people to the next available flights. Any portion of the tour that is missed due to flight delays or cancellations is NOT the financial responsibility of Webb Tours. Refunds will not be given for hotels, ground transportation, activities or meals that are missed due to flight interruptions. This is another good reason to purchase the travel insruance which has a provision for missed connections (see Group Premier product flyer referenced above for details).  Your participation in the tour signifies that you understand and accept this policy.

Register for your tour on line or mail deposit and reservation details to:

WEBB TOURS

2378 Evergreen Avenue

Salt Lake City, UT  84109

Tel. (801) 278-3101

or Toll Free 1-800-658-8519

Or call us and register over the phone.  We hope you can join us.