"All Paws On Deck"

Greetings from the
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association!

The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that designs, builds and decorates the City of Burbank's entry into the annual Rose Parade held on New Year s morning in Pasadena, California. 

Here you will find pictures of our treasures,
information on our Association, what we do, where we meet, what we are working on, and what we have done.

Please enjoy your visit to our site and do not hesitate to send us your suggestions!

Release Forms

(Required for each volunteer,

Good April 1-March 31)

Volunteer Info

2027 Design Contest

Clues for the 2027 theme:

The 2027 theme is about being seen, valued, and heard, just for being you.  Let’s celebrate a world where everyone matters, everyone has a place where they belong, and everyone is cherished.

2027 Design Contest Entry Form and Rules

Help us Clear the Decks and end their search at the Burbank Animal Shelter by supporting and donating to the Burbank Animal Shelter.

Click here to donate to the Burbank Animal Shelter

Help these animals find the greatest treasure of all…a forever home with a loving family

Float Watch Sign-Ups

The float will return from Pasadena on the evening of Saturday, January 3^rd and return back to the float site on the morning of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  It will be parked at the corner of Olive and Glenoaks in Burbank.

During this time, we need volunteers to stay with the float and help answer questions and make sure the float is kept safe.  We have the following time slots available each day:

•       8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

•       11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

•       2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

•       5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

•       8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

•       10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (sleepover in motorhome-paid members only)

If you can volunteer one or more of these days and time slots, please sign up online at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EA9AF2EA0FE3-60731118-2026#/

We are looking for four people per day shift.

Please wear a clean Burbank Tournament of Roses shirt (either the generic or this year’s float specific) or clean BTORA Coveralls

Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your shift.

Merchandise sales are coordinated with Robin Hanna

Animation Show Schedule (coordinated by Construction)

(Depending on rain, fuel and other conditions)

•       11:00-11:15 am

•       1:00-1:15 pm

•       3:00-3:15 pm

•       5:00-5:15 pm

•       7:00-7:15 pm

Time until start of 137th Rose Parade

Live webcam #2 photo updated every 6 seconds of the float construction/decoration site