Bandfest is a showcase of marching bands held at Pasadena City College as part of the Tournament of Roses festivities, featuring performances by high school, college, and community marching bands from across the United States and abroad. The event presents each band in concert and exhibition formats on the PCC stadium stage, giving audiences a close-up experience of the ensembles that appear in the Rose Parade. It is notable as a high-profile music expo tied to the larger Rose Parade tradition and local holiday celebrations in Pasadena.