McDonald Named Grand Marshal for Rose Parade
December 7, 2023
Multi-award-winning performer Audra McDonald is the 2024 Grand Marshal, announced Pasadena Tournament of Roses® President Alex Aghajanian on Dec. 1.
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Tournament of Roses Youth Empowerment Forum Marks Successful Year
April 28, 2022
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® hosted more than 250 Southern California youth for #ThisGen2022, a youth empowerment forum presented by East West Bank.
Court Reaffirms There is NO “Dispute Who Actually Owns the Rose Bowl Game”
July 15, 2021
A federal judge today dismissed the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’® lawsuit against the City of Pasadena, noting that the city’s acknowledgment that the Tournament owns the Rose Bowl Game® trademark rendered much of the lawsuit moot.
2021 Rose Parade canceled
July 15, 2020
With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance with Governor Newsom’s Phase IV re-opening schedule, and after thoughtful consideration of the restrictions and guidelines in place as a result of COVID-19, we are unable to host the 2021 Rose Parade.
Michael Wilkins rose to the occasion
January 3, 2020
Michael is a senior at Maranatha High school; she has discovered a deep love for being involved. Every time Michael joins a team or participates, she seems to have a way with her words that energetically promote action from her peers. She distinguished her power in speaking when she joined her highschool speech and debate team.Wilkins excelled and made it to the varsity speech level.
TWENTY MARCHING BANDS SELECTED TO JOIN 2020 ROSE PARADE®
March 8, 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, from Puerto Rico to Hawaii, and around the world, including Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Japan, and Mexico.
The African American Appointments For 2018
December 27, 2018
Here is a list of the African American appointments for the year of 2018
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry at the New Pasadena Tournament Of Roses® Sip & Savor
December 11, 2018
Dec. 28, 29 & 30, 2018, at Jackie Robinson Memorial Field, Adjacent to
The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Showcasing Southern California’s food scene, along with fine wines, craft brews,
and an array of entertainment for the whole family.
Assemblymember Holden Recognizes Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ First African American President, Gerald Freeny
August 16, 2018
This past week, on the California State Assembly Floor, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognized Gerald Freeny for his confirmation as the first African American president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Board of Directors. Freeny will provide leadership for the 130th Rose Parade on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Tournament of Roses Selects 2016 Queen
November 5, 2015
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses chose Erika Karen Winter, a 17-year old senior at Flintridge Preparatory School as its 98th Rose Queen for the 127th Rose Parade on Thursday, October 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center.