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| Float from 2009 |
Happy New Year!
May the start of the 2013 find you happy, healthy, and in good spirits.
Even as a young
girl growing up in New England, I can remember turning on the TV to watch the
Tournament of Roses parade held in Pasadena, CA. Now, Pasadena is in my
backyard.
The Rose Parade
has a long, rich history. It began on 1 Jan 1890, and was organized by members
of Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club.
The Rule
The Rose Parade
is always held on Jan 1st except when Jan 1st falls on a
Sunday – then they move the Rose Parade to the following Monday, Jan 2nd.
This rule was put
in place in 1893. According to the official site was instituted to: "avoid
frightening tethered horses outside the local churches."
The Rose Parade
outgrew the Valley Hunt Club and in 1895, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Association was formed.
The parade's main
attractions include flower covered floats, marching bands, and equestrians.
Did you Know?
Starting 2011
Honda became the official sponsor of the parade. It has the first float in the
parade.
The parade
follows the main route every year and down Colorado Bl. Which is a part of
historic route 66.
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| 1st Cavarly Division Mounted Unit |
Professional
float companies construct most of the floats. The floats have a rule: the
framework has to be covered in natural materials: nuts, flowers, seeds, bark,
plants, or vegetables. No exceptions.
Since the start
of the parade, equestrian units play a vital role. This year several drill
teams will be in the parade along with the 1st Cavalry Division Horse
Cavalry Detachment, the Anaheim Police Dept. Mounted Unit and Hawaii Pa'u
Riders.
The parade
invites top marching bands from all over the world. Local bands such as
Pasadena City College Band have a long tradition with the parade. The
University marching bands from the schools in the Rose Parade are also invited
to march.
Did you Know?
This year's Grand
Marshall is Dr. Jane Goodall.
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| Dr. Jane Goodall |
Repeat Grand
Marshalls include:
Shirley Temple
Dwight D.
Eisenhower
Bob Hope
Richard Nixon
Earl Warren
The Royal Court
Each year a Queen
and 6 princesses are chosen from Pasadena area girls between 17-21. The winners
ride on a float in the parade, but they also have duties – attending over 100
events in the Pasadena area to promote the parade. The young ladies receive scholarships
and a wardrobe.
Did you Know?
The 1954 Rose
Parade was televised in color nationwide on NBC. It was the first program ever
broadcasted in color on NBC. Currently, ABC holds the official parade TV
contract, but because it is a public parade, other networks are allowed to
produce their own coverage.
After the parade
is over, the floats are parked and put on display for 2 days. Admission to view
the floats is $10.00. The floats compete for awards. 24 in total are given out.
Football
In 1902, the 1st
Rose Bowl game was played. The next one wasn't played until 1916, and they've
been played annually ever since. The football game is played on the same day as
the parade.
Question for you:
What two teams are playing in the 2013 Rose Bowl? What two teams played in the
Rose Bowl last year? Who won?
Do you have a favorite Rose Parade memory? Feel free to share!
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