The Rose Parade features three types of entries: floral floats entered by a participating corporation or community organization; equestrian units; and marching bands. The only cars that appear in the Rose Parade are those that carry the Grand Marshal, the Mayor of Pasadena, and the Tournament of Roses President. Many of the Rose Parade's participating organizations have a long history with the Tournament of Roses and have made repeated appearances in the Parade. For information on how to become a Rose Parade participant, please visit the section titled Application Forms.
Below is a list of participants in the 2009 Rose Parade, themed Hats Off To Entertainment.
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 Magnificient floats in the Rose Parade |
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2009 Tournament of Roses Floats - TBA
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 Bands entertain the onlookers |
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2009 Tournament of Roses Bands
Aguilas Doradas Marching Band
Alhambra All-City Youth Band
Ballou Senior High School Band
Blue Springs Golden Regiment
Broken Arrow High School
Golden Valley High School
Hawaii All State Marching Band
Homewood Patriot Band
Honor Band of America
Liberty High School
Los Angeles Unified All District Honor Band
McQueen High School Band
Pasadena City College Honor Band
Prairie View A&M University
Riverside Community College Marching Tiger Band
The Royal British Legion Youth Band Brentwood
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
Science Hill High School
U.S. Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band
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 Colorful equestrian units at the Rose Parade |
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2009 Tournament of Roses Equestrians - TBA
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