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. The parade rules dictate that every inch of each float must be covered with plant materials and that some roses must be on each float. Awards are given in categories such as: best design, best use of humor, and others.
Viewing the parade entails either finding a free place on the street and usually claiming it by staying out overnight or by buying a seat in one of the several grand stands along the route.
The floats are on display under a power corridor north of Colorado Boulevard after the parade. The advantage of going to this viewing area is that one can study the floats. The disadvantage is that the people, music, and horses are missing from the ambiance.
The artistry and the floral beauty of the floats make this an important an event for any tourist.
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. The parade rules dictate that every inch of each float must be covered with plant materials and that some roses must be on each float. Awards are given in categories such as: best design, best use of humor, and others.
Viewing the parade entails either finding a free place on the street and usually claiming it by staying out overnight or by buying a seat in one of the several grand stands along the route.
The floats are on display under a power corridor north of Colorado Boulevard after the parade. The advantage of going to this viewing area is that one can study the floats. The disadvantage is that the people, music, and horses are missing from the ambiance.
The artistry and the floral beauty of the floats make this an important an event for any tourist.
