Updates
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES 2-HOUR TV ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL PRESENTED BY HONDA TO AIR ON NEW YEAR’S DAY AND BENEFIT FEEDING AMERICA®
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.
2021 THEME, FLOATS AND BANDS ROLLOVER TO 2022 ROSE PARADE
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.”
2021 Annual Tournament of Roses Parade has been canceled
Under the continuing health guidance of the County of Los Angeles and the City of Pasadena, we are saddened to announce the 2021 Annual Tournament of Roses Parade has been canceled.
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES TO HOST ROSEBUD PARADE
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.
21 MARCHING BANDS SELECTED TO JOIN 2021 ROSE PARADE®
PASADENA, Calif. (March 4, 2020) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selected 21 of the marching bands that will participate in the 132nd Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” The announcement of the 2021 Marching Bands comes as we celebrate National Marching Band Day. The bands will travel to Pasadena from across the United States and around the world, including Italy, Japan, Panama, Sweden and Taiwan. Thousands of performers will enjoy the experience of a lifetime when they march down Colorado Blvd. on January 1, 2021, each with their own unique story.
ROBERT B. MILLER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF 2021 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Board of Directors has confirmed Dr. Robert B. Miller as President and Chairman of the Board for the 2021 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, providing leadership for the 132nd Rose Parade® and 107th Rose Bowl Game® on January 1, 2021.
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARTNERS WITH WELLS FARGO TO LAUNCH NEW STORYTELLING PLATFORM
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and Wells Fargo are pleased to announce Beyond the Flowers: The Path to Pasadena – a new video storytelling platform that enables participants, volunteers and fans to celebrate and share their passion for the Rose Parade® presented by Honda.
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES 2020 FLOAT AWARDS PRESENTED BY FTD
Today, the Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 131st Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.
Oregon vs. Wisconsin: Preview
Each week throughout the season check out the Games of the Week that are highlighted in the Rose Bowletin! […]
2020 ROSE PARADE PRESENTED BY HONDA FLOAT PARTICIPANTS AND 2020 PARADE LINEUP
PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce the 39 float entries that will participate in the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. This year’s theme, “The Power of[…]
Announcing 2020 Rose Parade Mid-Parade Performance from the North American Tour Cast of Disney’s FROZEN
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is excited to announce that the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 will include a mid-parade performance from the North American tour cast of Disney’s FROZEN, the hit Broadway musical currently playing a nine-week engagement through February 2, 2020 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES 2020 HONORED GUESTS
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce the addition of Honored Guests for the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda. On January 1, 2020, Jaime Jarrín, Sonia Manzano and Ellen Ochoa – who further exemplify the theme of the 2020 Rose Parade, “The Power of Hope” – will ride together down Colorado Blvd. in a 1915 Pierce Arrow Model 48 made in Buffalo New York.
Announcing Rose Parade® presented by Honda Opening Spectacular
PASADENA, Calif. (November 15, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses ® is thrilled to announce the Opening Spectacular for the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. This year’s theme, “The Power of Hope,” celebrates[…]
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® ANNOUNCES 2020 ROSE QUEEN CAMILLE KENNEDY
PASADENA, Calif. (October 22, 2019) – The Tournament of Roses® has named Camille Kennedy as the 102nd Rose Queen at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The event took place at the Pasadena Playhouse and was[…]
RITA MORENO, GINA TORRES AND LAURIE HERNANDEZ SELECTED AS 2020 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES GRAND MARSHALS
PASADENA, Calif. (October 15, 2019) – Rita Moreno, Gina Torres and Laurie Hernandez were announced today as the 2020 Grand Marshals by Tournament of Roses® President Laura Farber. They will ride in the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed[…]
EQUESTRIANS SET TO RIDE IN 2020 ROSE PARADE
PASADENA, Calif. (September 4, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is proud to announce 17 outstanding equestrian groups to ride in the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “The Power of Hope.”
Equestrians participating in the Rose Parade showcase[…]
20 MARCHING BANDS SELECTED TO JOIN 2020 ROSE PARADE®
PASADENA, Calif. (March 6, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selected 20 of the marching bands that will participate in the 131st Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “The Power of Hope.” The bands will travel to Pasadena from[…]
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES 2020 FLOAT JUDGES
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has selected Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, Phil Hettema and Lilit Khatchaturian as judges for the 2020 Float Awards sponsored by FTD. Each year, three judges select winners based on various criteria ranging from creative design and thematic interpretation to floral craftsmanship and artistic merit, to computerized animation and thematic interpretation. The Sweepstakes Trophy is presented to the most beautiful float entry encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment.
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2020 PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ROYAL COURT
Applications for the 2020 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Royal Court are now available on the Tournament of Roses website. The 2020 Royal Court will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship and serve as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community, and the greater Los Angeles area.
20 MARCHING BANDS SELECTED TO JOIN 2020 ROSE PARADE®
PASADENA, Calif. (March 6, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selected 20 of the marching bands that will participate in the 131st Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “The Power of Hope.” The bands will travel to Pasadena from across the United States and around the world, including Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Japan, and Mexico.
FREE PUBLIC TOURS OF TOURNAMENT HOUSE FOR 2019 BEGIN TODAY
PASADENA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Our doors are open, and you’re invited! Guided tours inside Tournament House, the iconic Southern California landmark, open to the public. Tours will be offered, at no cost, every Thursday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. beginning today, February 7.
2020 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES LEADERSHIP AND THEME ANNOUNCED
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Board of Directors has confirmed Laura Farber as President for the 2019-2020 Tournament of Roses year. Farber will provide leadership for the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda and the 106th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.