Press Releases – Tournament of Roses

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.

PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and new officers. Since its inception in 1983, the Pasadena Tournament of Foundation has invested over $3 million in more than 200 Pasadena-area organizations. Community programs receive grants in the categories of Performing and Visual Arts, Sports and Recreation, and Education (Early Childhood Education, Literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® FOUNDATION CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation is proud to announce its 2019 grant awards totaling $200,000 presented to 23 organizations in the San Gabriel Valley. These grants will support new and ongoing programs benefiting children, teens, adults and seniors. Since its inception, the Tournament of Roses Foundation has funded over $3 million in charitable contributions on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Association.

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES TO HOST #THISGEN2019: A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FORUM PRESENTED BY EAST WEST BANK ON SATURDAY, MAY 11

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today the launch of #ThisGen2019: A Youth Empowerment Forum which will take place on May 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

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.

2019 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES FOUNDATION GRANTS

PASADENA, Calif. (January 14, 2019) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 grant assistance program. Since its inception in 1983, the Foundation has invested over $3 million in more than 200 Pasadena-area organizations. The grant awards in 2018 totaled $200,000, which funded 33 organizations. The Foundation has historically funded grantees up to $10,000 per year. This practice will continue for the upcoming grant cycle, and the Foundation is now accepting applications for three $25,000 grant awards as a part of the annual grants process. One of these new awards will be a two-year grant, which will be $25,000 each year. The other two awards will be single-year grants.

PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® ANNOUNCES 2019 FLOAT AWARDS PRESENTED BY FTD

PASADENA, Calif. (January 1, 2019) -- Today, the Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.