The Rose Parade: A Timeless New Year's Day Tradition in the US

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The 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena featured floats, bands, and horses, attracting large crowds for the first time since the pandemic. The Rose Bowl game followed

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The Rose Bowl Parade, started by the Valley Hunt Club, is a New Year's Day tradition in Pasadena. It has been broadcast since 1927, moving to TV in 1954

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The theme of the 2025 Rose Bowl Parade is "Best Day Ever!" as announced by Rose Bowl Parade President Ed Morales

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The 2025 Rose Bowl Parade theme, "Best Day Ever!" celebrates life's joyful moments, big and small, creating lasting memories, said Ed Morales

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The Rose Parade includes floral floats, equestrian units, and marching bands, with cars for key figures like the Grand Marshal and Mayor of Pasadena

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Morgan Anderson, Bill Brzeski, and Drew Rios judged this year's Rose Parade floats on design, floral presentation, and entertainment value

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Kiesza and Aloe Blacc performed at this year's Rose Parade, while tennis legend Billie Jean King served as grand marshal, waving from a Rolls-Royce Phantom III

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