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December 29th, 2009

A Southern California Tradition – The Rose Parade

Category: Area Events

A Southern California Tradition – The 121st Rose Parade

The 121st Rose Parade will be held on January 1st, 2010 beginning at 8am in Pasadena. The parade route begins on Orange Grove in Pasadena, and turns onto Colorado. If you are in the vicinity, the area is completely set up with bleachers and stands for the viewing public.

There are millions of fans watch the parade from the actual route, and of course on television. I am not going to be there in person this year, however, I do get up early on New Years Day and enjoy watching all the floats, equestrian units and the marching bands. There is also the Royal Court with the Rose Queen, and these are local contestants who try out for the event.

The Rose Parade also has a Grand Marshall, and this year for 2010 it is truly one of America’s heros – Captain Chesley Sullenberger III. Captain Sullenberger became famous when he was successful in carrying out the emergency ditching of the US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. The ditching was offshore from Manhattan in New York City, on January 15, 2009. Captain Sullenberger’s tremendous efforts saved the lives of ALL 155 people on the aircraft.

The Rose Parade is a spirited and fun event. With spectacular floats decorated with all different types of flowers which create very beautiful and maginificent floral floats. Along with the floats are the equestrian units, and the marching bands from all over.  The theme for the Rose Parade in Pasadena is “A Cut Above the Rest“. I encourage you to watch the parade if possible. Seeing the floral floats live is amazing, there is incredible detail which is appreciated. Many cities enter the Rose Parade as well as companies.

And of course, along with tradition, the schools that are playing in the Rose Bowl which is also going to be held on January 1,  2010 enter both floats and their marching bands. This year, the Universities playing in the Rose Bowl will be the number 8 BCS (Bowl Championship Series) ranked Ohio State Buckeyes versus the number 7 BCS-ranked Oregon Ducks.

If you get the opportunity to view the parade in person, it truly is an experience. I have seen it live many times and have camped on the parade route. It really is a fun experience bringing in the New Year with friends and family (and sometimes chilly).  And at the conclusion of the parade, there is a viewing place where you can view the floats live.

Ticket information may be found here for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl.

Here is wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. 

 

Posted by Sharon Paxson

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