EQUESTRIANS SET TO RIDE IN 2020 ROSE PARADE
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.”
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.
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.
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.
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ANNOUNCES OPENING SPECTACULAR PRESENTED BY Honda AND GRAND FINALE PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO, AND FLOAT PARTICIPANTS
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the Opening Spectacular presented by Honda, the Grand Finale presented by Wells Fargo, float participants, and parade lineup for the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. This year’s theme, “The Melody of Life,” celebrates music, the universal language. Music has the power to bring us together and create the soundtracks that define our lives.
ANNOUNCING NEW EVENT – PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES SIP & SAVOR
A new end-of-year celebration debuts with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR. On the event menu is an impressive array of offerings for all ages from many of Southern California’s favorite eateries and culinary brands, along with wines and craft brews from throughout the Golden State, plus an exciting line-up of entertainment and up-close viewing of Rose Parade® float decorating.
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® ANNOUNCES 2019 ROSE QUEEN® LOUISE SISKEL
The Tournament of Roses® has named Louise Deser Siskel as the 101st Rose Queen at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The event took place at the Pasadena Playhouse and was hosted by Chris Schauble, co-anchor of the KTLA 5 Morning News. The announcement was made by 2019 Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny and follows a month-long selection process with 24 Pasadena area schools participating in interviews. The Rose Queen and Royal Court were selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement.
10-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER, CHAKA KHAN SELECTED AS 2019 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® GRAND MARSHAL
PASADENA, Calif. (October 17, 2018) – Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses® President Gerald Freeny. Chaka will ride in the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual both are held on January 1, 2019. As an added bonus for millions of viewers around the world, Chaka is scheduled to perform in the parade’s Opening Spectacular.