Pasadena - Rose Parade (Rose Bowl Parade, Tournament of Roses)

 
The Rose Parade is one of the most famous parades in the world and certainly in the United States. Held each year on New Years Day this parade attracts huge crowds and is televised for the rest of the national to see as well. It is often mistakenly referred to as the Rose Bowl Parade. The Rose Bowl is actually the football game and the Rose Parade is the name given to the parade itself.

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Both of these are part of the Tournament of Roses, which was originally created to promote this area of California, where even in the middle of winter roses are blooming.

The Rose Parade is known for fabulous floats, each of which must be covered completely in plant materials and of course roses. Huge, ornate floats with incredible detail and a riot of colors, each decorated by hand, drift down the streets of Pasadena. It is truly a parade like none other.

Probably the pre-eminent parade in the world, this New Year's Day event consists of flower covered floats, large marching bands, and equestrian units.

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