AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl Stadium is a large patriotic celebration of all things red, white, and blue. In previous years, AmericaFest has welcomed tens of thousands for a day of tailgating, celebration, and entertainment. In 2020, its 94th year, AmericaFest goes virtual.

The 1-hour virtual event features celebrations of our United States Veterans and military personnel, messages from the local community thanking first responders, frontline workers and their personal heroes for their work during COVID-19, and a salute to America with a message for why we celebrate the 4th of July. 

Cello artist Cecilia Tsan performs two live solos from the 100-inch telescope dome on top of Mt. Wilson in honor of our United States Fallen Heroes and the first responders and frontline workers. In addition, Mt. Wilson has been testing a special art installation called “Sunstar”, created and owned by artist Liliane Lijn and astrophysicist John Vallerga. The prism moves throughout the day to shine a bit of pure color from the Sun over Pasadena for residents to enjoy throughout the virtual 4th of July event.

Viewers can contribute videos thanking local heroes by visiting www.RoseBowlLive.tv. Videos must be no longer than 15 seconds and filmed in landscape mode (horizontal).

At the culmination of the online-based event, there will be a flyover of Pasadena and its most historic landmarks. The flyover will be viewable from many Pasadena residents' homes, as well as streamed online, providing equal access to this free event for all.

Free tickets can be reserved online.

 2pm Pacific
4pm Central
5pm Eastern