Happy National Marching Band Day! Celebrated on March 4, it’s a perfect time to “march forth” and recognize the talent, dedication and spirit of marching bands. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association is thrilled to announce the 21 exceptional bands that will showcase their talents in the upcoming 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2027.
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association’s newly installed President Terry Madigan, announced the 2027 theme, “Welcome.” The theme celebrates the simple joy of belonging—that feeling that you’re always welcome, no matter who or where you are. It’s the warmth of family—whether related or chosen, the love of good friends, and the welcoming embrace of community.
For the first time in its 137-year history, the Rose Parade® presented by Honda will stream LIVE on TikTok, introducing a brand-new way for audiences around the world to experience America’s New Year Celebration®. In partnership with TikTok, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® will bring a fresh, creator-driven perspective to the Parade with a one-hour LIVE broadcast beginning Thursday, January 1 at 8 a.m. PT on @rose.parade and @TikTok.
Ron Rodriguez is a proud 31-year member of the Tournament of Roses and a lifelong advocate for community service. Born and raised in El Monte, California, Ron is one of six children from a close-knit Mexican family who instilled in him the values of faith, hard work and doing the right thing. He met his wife while attending Bishop Amat High School in the early 1970s, and the two were married in 1976. They now live in Arcadia, near their two adult children and four grandchildren, and cherish the tradition of weekly Sunday dinners that has brought their family together for more than 25 years.
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated lineup for the Grand Finale of the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Thursday, January 1, 2026. This spectacular celebration will feature an electrifying performance by the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist, Capital Cities and DEK of Hearts, America’s newly crowned Mic Drop winner on NBC’s “The Voice.” The 2026 Rose Parade concludes with a vibrant, high-energy finale as Capital Cities unleashes their multi-platinum global juggernaut “Safe And Sound”—one of the most Shazam’d song in history, a track with billions of streams worldwide topping charts in 18 countries earning the artist MTV VMA and Grammy® nominations. They’ll be joined by Nashville based pop country trio DEK of Hearts, America’s just-voted vocal powerhouse and newly crowned Mic Drop winner on NBC’s “The Voice.”
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® invites viewers everywhere to be part of the New Year’s Day celebration through the official livestream experience of the 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda. The 2026 Parade will be streamed in its entirety on eight platforms — Christmas Plus, Dooya, FanDuel Sports Network, Fubo, GFam+, Great American Pure Flix, Pluto TV and Samsung TV Plus — making it easier than ever for audiences around the world to enjoy the visually stunning and festive Rose Parade. Sports anchor Darren M. Haynes and TikTok sensation Pressley Hosbach return to the two-hour celebration, joined this year by comedian, actress and author Loni Love, who brings her signature warmth and wit to the broadcast.
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announces a dynamic opening performance for the 2026 Rose Parade® Opening Spectacular presented by Honda. Featuring powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, the performance will deliver a high-energy start to the iconic New Year’s Day celebration. The Opening Spectacular features acclaimed artist Bishop Briggs and 24 world-class dancers performing her platinum-selling anthem “River” and empowering hit “Champion.” The music of Bishop Briggs transcends the limitations of singular genres, blending alternative, pop and electronic music into a wholly unique sound. The performance will deliver a thrilling celebration of teamwork and sets the perfect tone for the Parade.
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced that Explore Louisiana will present the Mid-Parade Performance for the fifth consecutive year.
As the countdown to New Year’s Day gets closer, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to unveil our sixth Sneak Peek of the season, featuring a vibrant lineup of float entries that bring imagination, heart and artistry to life.
Today, the Tournament of Roses announces the 2026 Mid-Parade Performance presented by Visit Mississippi.