PASADENA, Calif. (March 4, 2025) – Happy National Marching Band Day! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association is thrilled to announce the 19 exceptional bands that will showcase their talents in the upcoming 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2026. With band visits by Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens already underway, bands have begun their fundraising efforts to prepare for this monumental event, centered around the theme, “The Magic in Teamwork.”
Leavens personally shared the exciting news with each band, sparking reactions from pure joy to heartfelt tears and everything in between. His genuine commitment to building relationships with these talented musicians shines through, reflecting the spirit of this year’s theme, “The Magic in Teamwork.” Leavens can’t wait to cheer them on as they work together and bring their collective talent to life on the road to the highly anticipated Rose Parade.
Bands from around the world—including Japan and Mexico—will make their way to Pasadena to take part in the iconic Rose Parade, creating lifelong memories as they march down Orange Grove and Colorado boulevards. The 2026 Rose Parade will feature a mix of beloved returning bands and exciting new groups ready to make their mark in Parade history. With such incredible talent on display, it’s no surprise that community support for these performers is stronger than ever!
For details about the bands, we invite you to visit here!
Bands are selected by a committee of the Association’s volunteer members based on various criteria, including musicianship, marching ability, and entertainment or special interest value.
Two bands will be added to the lineup when the universities participating in the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential are determined in December.
The 2026 Rose Parade bands are listed below, alphabetically.
| Allen Eagle Escadrille | Allen, Texas |
| Arcadia Apache Marching Band and Color Guard | Arcadia, California |
| Franklin High School Marching Band | Franklin, Tennessee |
| Bands of America Honor Band | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Delfines Marching Band | Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Greendale High School Marching Band | Greendale, Wisconsin |
| Homewood Patriot Band | Homewood, Alabama |
| LAUSD—All District High School Honor Band | Los Angeles, California |
| Magnificent Marching Machine (M3) | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Mino Jiyu Gakuen “Golden Bears” Green Band | Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan |
| Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets | Pasadena, California |
| Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band | Pasadena, California |
| The Band Directors Marching Band | Pickerington, Ohio |
| The Pride of Clover Marching Band | Clover, South Carolina |
| The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band | Maryland and Virginia |
| The Sound of Brownsburg | Brownsburg, Indiana |
| United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band | Camp Pendleton, California |
| CFP Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential—Participating University Marching Band | TBD |
| CFP Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential—Participating University Marching Band | TBD |