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Pasadena Rose Parade HOP

December 27-January 2, 2010

Hosts: Dave and Brenda Neil #26978

Co-hosts: Jim and Lisa Koca #86367

This event is full, the waiting list is also full.

The first Tournament of Roses was staged in 1890 by members of Pasadena’s Valley Hunt Club, former residents of the East and Midwest eager to showcase their new home’s mild winter weather. “In New York, people are buried in snow,” announced Professor Charles F. Holder at a club meeting. “Here our flowers are blooming and our oranges are about to bear. Let’s hold a festival to tell the world about our paradise.”

On Thursday, January 1, 2010, at 8 a.m. (PST), millions of spectators from around the world will celebrate the New Year with the 121st Rose Parade, themed “A Cut Above the Rest.” The Rose Parade will once again feature the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians, and spirited marching bands.

We have secured full-hookup camping at  Valencia Travel Village, Rose Parade tickets, Bandfest tickets, Post Parade: Showcase of Floats, and Float Decorating.  We’ve added a day this year to ensure that we are able to enjoy the Equestfest.  You’re also in for a treat since another addition this year is the Crystal Cathedral - Glory of Christmas  This is going to be a great Escapees HOP and a wonderful time for all. 

Are you interested in helping to decorate a float? You can assist decorating a float on the first day, December 28.  You will be assisting on a float for Festival Artist World Wide.

If you’re interested in arriving early or staying late, call 888-757-2852 or 936-327-8873 to make your reservation.  You’ll pay Valencia directly when you arrive for any extra nights at a price of $35.00 per night, tax included. 

The RV park has dog-walking services by a woman who lives onsite. The price for this service will be $5.00 per walk. Call the park directly for this service at 661-257-3333. Make sure to let them know you are with the Escapees HOP event.

 Prices for the event:

Registration includes six nights full-hookup camping, float decorating, two catered dinners, one dinner at Marie Callender’s, entrance to all the above events, motorcoach transportation to all events, bus driver and tips for the above meals, door prizes, souvenir pin(s), souvenir book, and more.

*** Due to a schedule change beyond our control, the Equestfest was changed to December 29.  This will allow those interested in decorating a float to do so on December 28 rather than coming in a day early to do this.  Car pooling will be necessary to get to the Float Decorating location.

To register, please call the HOP department at 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 or e-mail hopinfo@escapees.com.

Minimum registration must be met for each HOP event; otherwise, the event will be subject to cancellation.  Full refunds would be given.

The minimum has been met for this event!!

Cancellation insurance is available through Peterson Travel Services, CM #32.  If you or a family member has a pre-existing condition, it must be purchased within 21 days of your initial payment.  You can get more information about this insurance by calling John or Dorothy Peterson, SKP #81699, of Peterson Travel Services, at 800-737-6435, or email them at dorothy@petersoncruises.com.

Short-term evacuation insurance is now available from SkyMed. For more information on this, you can call 337-263-3030 or e-mail Dick and Marilyn Rogers (SKP #61011) at rogers@skymed.com.

Please view the HOP Cancellation Policy.