The Pageantry of Equestfest at the L.A. Equestrian Center BURBANK

Family fun
Take a look 👁️
https://youtu.be/vwF01Iu8xu4?si=kikyKVMb6wK8zEhA

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• This is a family event. I encourage bringing children/grandchildren. They especially will enjoy this event. This is more of a horse pageantry demonstration than it is an actual show. See details below & photo gallery.
• Purchase your ticket(s) online or at the box office. I will be purchasing Gen Adm $26.50. There’s also a VIP package.
• Gates open at 10 AM (family activities).
• Show starts at 12 Noon until 3 PM.

Arrive at your leisure. I will be arriving about 12:30 PM and will post my location on the bleacher stands so we can sit together as a group.

3:00 PM PART 2 (optional): HAPPY HOUR MARGARITA MONDAYS AT CELIA’S RANCHO MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
Please RSVP on separate post.
I will be collecting $3 at Celia’s to help support the cost Meetup charges Organizers to share events. Thank you kindly.

Equestfest Tickets
https://tickets.sharpseating.com/p/tickets11/events/equestfest

Equestfest is a great opportunity to enjoy the pageantry of the gorgeous equestrian units that will be appearing at the Rose Parade. Growing up as a kid my father owned two horses, Pal and Goldie, and would participate in various parades with his equestrian unit. I have loved horses ever since! This is something different and fun to watch. Come join me!! 🐎

EQUESTFEST
Get up close and personal with the 2026 Rose Parade equestrian units at Equestfest held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center located in Burbank.

Each year, the Rose Parade’s equestrian units showcase their breeds and demonstrate their talent with performances at Equestfest. Enjoy dazzling riding demonstrations, precision drills, trick riding and roping, dancing horses, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the care and training of these magnificent animals.

This family-friendly event includes an exciting equestrian show, musical performances, and a food and vendor court. Attendees are invited to view the equestrian participants in the warm-up rings, prior to their performances. There’s also opportunities to meet the performers and participate in educational and interactive exhibits.

This is the best family Equestrian event of the year!

SCHEDULE
The gates open at 10:00 am. Vendor court and activities from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The show is from 12:00-2:00 pm. There will be static displays, food, vendors and the warm-up rings for the Equestrians once the gates open.

For security purposes, all bags will be inspected at the gates. To expedite entry, clear bags no larger than 12x6x12 inches are highly recommended.

LUNCH OPTIONS AT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
I will be joining Happy Hour at Celia’s at 3 PM.
For those who would like to eat before the show this year Equestfest is offering two lunch options.

ROSE PIT BBQ LUNCH
Adult Lunch Package: $40 per person
Includes Carne Asada or chicken barbecued on a Santa Maria Grill, Coleslaw and Mac n Cheese. (vegetarian option available). Your choice of a Mimosa (peach or orange) or a non-alcoholic drink. Limited Edition 2025 Equestrian Pin and Learn to Rope Like a Cowboy Experience!

Kid's Lunch Package: $25 per person
Includes hot dog, chips and your choice of soda or water. Limited Edition 2025 Equestrian Pin and Learn to Rope Like a Cowboy Experience!

Early lunch 10:00 am - 11:30 am

THE L.A. EQUESTRIAN CENTER (LAEC)
LAEC is a large, 75-acre equestrian facility in Burbank that serves as a hub for horse enthusiasts with stables for 500 horses, multiple arenas, a riding school, and event spaces. It hosts numerous horse shows, offers riding lessons, and provides a venue for private events like weddings and concerts, attracting a diverse community of riders, trainers, and visitors.

THE EQUIDOME
Discover the iconic Equidome, originally built for the 1984 Olympic World Games. Spanning 45,000 square feet with a high vaulted roof and permanent seating for 3,500, this semi-enclosed arena captures the grandeur of its Olympic heritage. The vast arena floor accommodates flexible setups for theater-style events or elegant banquets. Features include multiple entrances, a sprawling exterior walkway and patio, conveniently located restrooms, and substantial transformable spectator seating, making the Equidome a premier venue for large-scale events.

PARKING

• FREE parking on side streets if you don’t mind walking a block or two. That’s what I do when I visit LAEC.
• Parking $20.00 per car at the Equestrian Center.