2010 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen & Royal Court (from left:) Rose Princess Ashley Thaxton, Rose Princess Kinsey Stuart, Rose Princess Katherine Hernández, Rose Queen Natalie Innocenzi, Rose Princess Michelle Van Wyk, Rose Princess June Ko, Rose Princess Lauren Rogers

A place of honor is reserved in each Rose Parade^® for the float carrying the Royal Court. Every September more than 1,000 young women vie for the honor of riding that float - participating in a month-long interview process designed to find those participants with the right combination of poise, personality, public speaking ability and scholastic achievement.

Rose Queen Slide Show

When it's all over, a Rose Queen^® and six Rose Princesses will reign over the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game®. They will attend nearly 150 public and media functions during their year in the spotlight, spreading the word about the Tournament and Pasadena wherever they go.

Follow the excitement on The Rose Diaries blog!

For information on regarding last year’s in Rose Queen and Royal Court tryouts, please download the 2010-2011 Rose Queen and Royal Court tryout brochure (PDF). If you have additional questions, please contact the Tournament of Roses at (626) 449-4100.

The 2010 Royal Court Float

To view eligibility requirements and fill out an application for the 2011 Royal Court Tryouts please submit your application.