2012 Rose Queen Drew Helen Washington, at left, Princess Morgan Eliza Devaud and Princess Kimberly Victoria Ostiller greet transit patrons at Union Station. Photos by Luis Inzunza

Metro Board Members Richard Katz and Pam O’Connor joined Metro Chief Operations Officer Lonnie Mitchell and the Tournament of Roses Queen and Royal Court at Union Station this morning to promote Metro and Metrolink services to the 2012 Tournament of Roses festivities in Pasadena.

Officials announced Metro will operate all rail lines and the Orange line throughout the night New Year’s Eve Dec. 31/Jan. 1 and Jan. 1/2 to enable L.A. County residents to take a safe, cost-effective transit alternative to festivities and parade events. Metrolink will also be offering services on the San Bernardino and Antelope Valley Lines Jan. 2, as well as 2-for-1 discounts.

Here’s video of the event above.

Gallery: Photos by Luis Inzunza after the jump

Metrolink Board Chairman Richard Katz, at left, and Metro operations chief Lonnie Mitchell greet 2012 Rose Queen Drew Washington and Royal Court at Union Station to promote taking transit to the New Year’s festivities in Pasadena.

Metrolink Board Chairman Richard Katz leads news conference at Union Station

2012 Rose Queen Drew Helen Washington, left, Princess Morgan Eliza Devaud and Princess Kimberly Victoria Ostiller greet transit patrons at Union Station.

An entourage of officials and media follow Rose Queen’s lead to the Gold Line station.

Metrolink Chairman RIchard Katz escorts Rose Queen Drew Helen Washington and Royal Court to Gold Line train for a ride to Heritage Square Station.

Rose Queen Drew Helen Washington, at left, and Royal Court on board Gold Line train to Pasadena.

From left, Metro Board Member Pam O’Connor, Metrolink Board Chairman Richard Katz and Metro Operations Chief Lonnie Mitchell join Rose Queen Drew Helen Washington and Royal Court at Heritage Square Station.