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unusual facts about Rose Parade


Ray Greenwood

He was known for his activities as drillmaster and as a charter member of the Ute Rangers Riding Club and marched in the Rose Parade.


2012 Rose Bowl

The bands and cheerleaders from both schools participated in the early morning Rose Parade on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California along with the floats, featuring stars and giant helmets, from the two conferences.

Southern University

The Southern University marching band, nicknamed the "Human Jukebox", has been featured in television commercials, music videos and invited to participate in the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Presidential Inauguration ceremonies and 4 Super Bowl halftime presentations.


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1942 Rose Bowl

Lieutenant General John L. DeWitt, commander of the Western Defense Command, recommended that the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl festivities be canceled.

1986 Rose Bowl

The game was presiding over by the 1986 Rose Queen Aimee Richelieu, San Marino High School, the Royal Court (Shannon Guernsey, Christine Huff, April Lake, Tracey Langford, Julene Penner and Loreen Weeks), the Tournament of Roses President Frederick D. Johnson, Jr., and Rose Parade Grand Marshal Erma Brombeck.

Frances Schumann Howell

She was responsible for the costume design for the 1934 End Poverty in California movement EPIC pageant (Upton Sinclair's ill fated California gubernatorial run, and a lifelong friend of the Sinclairs,) worked closely with her husband on float design/construction for the Pasadena City School's Rose Parade floats.

Occupy Rose Parade

Occupy The Rose Parade (OTRP) is a four phase Occupy demonstration and protest that was held on January 1 and January 2 as part of the Occupy movement at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California held on January 2, 2012.