Rose Court Visits Pasadena Children at Hospital
Members of the 2027 Tournament of Roses Rose Court spent Halloween with pediatric patients and newborns at Huntington Hospital.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Children’s Health
Members of the 2027 Tournament of Roses Rose Court visited Huntington Hospital in Pasadena on Friday, October 30, for a Halloween "trick and treat" visit. Wearing costumes, they spent time with pediatric patients, NICU babies, their families, and hospital staff.
Why it matters
The visit brings holiday cheer to children and families dealing with serious health problems during their hospital stays. It continues an annual Halloween tradition in which the Rose Queen and her Royal Court visit the hospital each year.
The visit took place on Friday, October 30, and is held annually each Halloween at Huntington Hospital. No attendance figures or patient counts were reported for this year's visit.
The players
Tournament of Roses Rose Court
The royal court of the Tournament of Roses, the organization behind the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, which hosts ceremonial visits and community outreach throughout the year.
Huntington Hospital
A Pasadena-based hospital that serves pediatric and neonatal patients and hosts the annual Rose Court Halloween visit.
The details
Members of the Rose Court toured the hospital and joined pediatric patients, newborns in intensive care, and their families for Halloween festivities. Many of the pediatric patients face serious health problems, and the visit was designed as a "trick and treat" experience for them and hospital staff.
Timeline
Friday, October 30: Rose Court visits Huntington Hospital pediatric and NICU patients.
Each Halloween: The Rose Queen and her Royal Court continue the annual hospital visit tradition.
Community Connection
The annual Rose Court visit to Huntington Hospital continues a yearly Halloween tradition, with the 2027 Rose Court carrying on the practice. The recurring visit links the Tournament of Roses' community outreach to the care of Pasadena's pediatric and newborn patients.
Families of children and newborns receiving care at Huntington Hospital can take part in similar community holiday events hosted at the facility. The annual visit offers patients and their families a festive break during hospital stays.
The takeaway
Small acts of holiday kindness can make a meaningful difference for children and families facing long hospital stays. Community groups and local residents can look for ways to bring similar cheer to pediatric care units in their own areas.
Further reading
For more on local care for young patients, explore Children’s Health coverage across Pasadena.
