Updates

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has named Bella Ballard as the 104th Rose Queen at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank.

Former Congresswoman and National Advocate, Gabby Giffords Selected As 2023 Tournament of Rose Grand Marshal

PASADENA, Calif. (October 3, 2022) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is proud to announce the seven members of the 2023 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The 28 finalists were joined by friends, family and Tournament of Roses Members to announce the seven members of the Royal Court.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is proud to announce 16 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Turning the Corner.”

A tradition in Mexico and Central America that goes back more than 3,000 years, Día de los Muertos is an annual holiday that is now celebrated around the world.

Enjoy a beautiful evening at the historic Pasadena Playhouse as The Tournament of Roses® announces and coronates the Rose Queen® and officially presents the Royal Court.

Mansion Entertainment Group will be the presenting sponsor of the Grand Finale and showcase their landmark for exceptional entertainment, The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts in Branson, Missouri celebrating its 30th Anniversary.

Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association unveiled the official 2023 poster, which will be used for the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda themed, “Turning The Corner.”

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association is thrilled to announce the 21 bands that will march into the New Year on January 2, 2023.

PASADENA, Calif. (September 3, 2021) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selected Janet Gallagher AIFD, John Piper and J. Keith White AIFD as judges for the 2022 Float Awards sponsored by FTD.

PASADENA, Calif. (August 26, 2021) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce 18 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 133rd Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “Dream. Believe. Achieve.”

PASADENA, Ca. (July 26, 2021) – Applications for the 2022 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank are now available on the Tournament of Roses website. 

PASADENA, Calif. (July 22, 2021) – As the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and our community partners actively plan for the 2022 Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the second in a series of sneak previews of floral float entries points to the joy America’s New Year Celebration® will bring to a worldwide audience on January 1, 2022.

PASADENA, Calif. (May 6, 2021) – As the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and our community partners prepare for the return of the Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2022, we are excited to offer the first in a series of sneak previews of floral float entries that will inspire and charm our worldwide audience on New Year’s Day.

PASADENA, Calif. (March 18, 2021) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is pleased to announce the 20 bands that will march in the Rose Parade® on January 1, 2022. The 2022 parade will feature participants originally slated for the 2021 parade. Bands have kicked off their fundraising activities and continue to receive community support for their trip to the 133rd Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Dream. Believe. Achieve.”

PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2020) – Get ready to welcome the New Year with stars of the screen, stage and sports! Today the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced special performances and celebrity guests for “The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda,” airing with our six broadcast partners on New Year’s Day.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced today that due to the COVID-19 restrictions set forth by the state of California, Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena, spectators will not be allowed to attend the 2021 CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day.

PASADENA, Calif. (November 16, 2020) – Today the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced a once in a lifetime opportunity for Rose Parade fans – be a part of the New Year’s Day TV Entertainment Special. On Friday, January 1, 2021, the Tournament of Roses, along with our six broadcast partners, will air “The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda.” And the best news … you can be a part of the show!

PASADENA, Calif. (October 29, 2020) – Today the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced that it has partnered with six broadcasters to air a two-hour TV entertainment special on New Year’s Day.

In celebration of the New Year, the next Rose Parade is scheduled for Saturday, January 1, 2022 and will feature elements that were planned for the 2021 parade, including the theme “Dream. Believe. Achieve.”

PASADENA, Calif. (April 9, 2020) – You’re invited to join the Tournament of Roses® as we host our first-ever virtual parade, featuring floats homemade by you. We’re excited to see what those creative, young minds can build! While our staff and volunteer members are diligently working on the 2021 Rose Parade® presented by Honda, we thought we’d have a little celebration along the way.