Tournament of Rose 2019 Royal Court Selected

Today the Tournament of Roses announced the seven members of the 2019 Royal Court.  Applicants from 24 Pasadena area schools participated in the interview process. Volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses’ Queen and...

Rose Parade Float Announced | South Pasadena’s Design for 2019

Singer Bob Marley will be reminding millions around the world on January 1, 2019 to not “worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright.” Those lyrics from Marley’s hit song “Three...

High Honor for South Pasadenan

South Pasadena resident Terry Madigan, a volunteer member since 1993, was elected to the Executive Committee and will serve as the Tournament of Roses President in 2026.  He will provide leadership for the 137th...

Want to Design South Pasadena’s Next Float?

Local float officials are encouraging members of the community to submit design concepts to represent the City of South Pasadena in the 2019 Rose Parade. Next year’s theme celebrates music – the universal language. While the...

Float Workers Leave a Lasting Impression.

Jolene Constance can now check one more item off her bucket list. The DeQuincy, Louisiana resident came a long distance last week to work on South Pasadena’s float – “Booster Club” – that rolled down...

Rose Bowl History is Made

History was made at the Rose Bowl Monday as Georgia tailback Sony Michel ran around the left side from 27 yards out to give the Bulldogs a 54-48 double overtime victory over Oklahoma in...

Rose Parade 2018 South Pasadena

Southern California’s famously summer hot weather disguised itself Monday as winter when coats and hats came off for many taking in the colorful excitement of the 129th Rose Parade.  When the sun came up...

The Bowl Game Today: What You Didn’t Know

ROSE BOWL GAME 2018 NOTES: Georgia Versus Oklahoma Today’s playoff semifinal game between No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1) and No. 3 Georgia (12-1) features a number of newsworthy notes to remember: This is the first –ever...

WINNERS ANNOUNCED | 2018 ROSE PARADE® FLOATS

Today, the Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda.  These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications. The 2018 Float Trophy...

Float Judging Today

Crunch Time continues as South Pasadenans put the final flowers and flourishes on our beautiful and spirited self-built float today! The Tournament of Roses judges are scheduled to arrive at 4pm but they could...

The 2017 Crunch Time Party!

It was billed as a “night of fellowship, good food and wallet lightening” by Gary Pia, the master of ceremonies for Friday night’s annual Crunch Time Party at the War Memorial Building. Pia held a...

South Pasadenan Rose Parade Driver!

Brant Dunlap says he’s “feeling good” as he looks forward to getting behind the wheel of South Pasadena’s float entry in Monday’s Tournament of Roses Parade. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Dunlap, a longtime...

All Hands on Deck! Volunteers Needed Tonight at Float Site

Unusual hot weather during the daytime hours this week has forced workers to postpone placing flowers on the city float until the last minute and to schedule an all-night work session Saturday into Sunday. It’s...

Rose Bowl Game! College Football Playoff Semifinal

The No. 2 ranked Oklahoma Sooners, champion of the Big 12 Conference, and the No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs, champion of the SEC Conference, have been selected to play in the College Football Playoff...

Here Comes The Rose Parade! Road Closures and Tips for The Big Day

The following are few tips to know for those attending theNew Year’s Day Spectacular Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade route are treated to a two-hour parade of magnificent floral...

Rose Parade – What You Need To Know

Rose Parade Rules and Regulations   Pasadena Police, Fire and Health officials remind the public that the Rose Parade events will be safe for all if everyone adheres to the rules and regulations. What You Can Do: ...

Crunch Time Party Friday Night!

Tickets are on sale for the Crunch Time Party on Friday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the War Memorial Building. Festivities include dinner, a raffle, and a silent and live auction. Tickets,...

Throwback Thursday | Rose Bowl Edition

The first New Year’s Day football classic at the Rose Bowl was played in 1923. The Tournament selected the teams that year, Penn State and USC. The Hugo Bezdek-coached Penn State team arrived late...

Oneonta Hosts Jubilant Holiday Dinner

The Oneonta Club of South Pasadena held its annual Holiday dinner meeting at the South Pasadena Women’s Club. The Women’s Club members joined the Oneonta Club in hosting the 2018 Tournament of Roses Queen...

It’s Crunch Time at City’s Float Site

It’s on pace for completion in less than two weeks, but as the deadline nears, tensions often rise, nerves fry, and anxiety mounts leading up to the start of the annual Rose Parade on...

Rose Parade Grand Marshall is Gary Sinise

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who is most famously known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film Forrest Gump, was announced today as the 2018 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal. Sinise will...

100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez

The moment Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet announced “from La Salle High School,” Isabella Marez knew she had just been named the 100th Rose Queen and tells us, “My heart just stopped! Literally...

Rose Bowl Steps Up Security For Tonight’s Coldplay Concert

As the public continues to morn the victims in Sunday’s shooting in Las Vegas, security measures are being stepped up as thousands plan to attend tonight’s Coldplay concert at the Rose Bowl. Security has been...

Tournament of Roses 2018 Royal Court Announced

The Tournament of Roses has announced the seven members of the 2018 Royal Court. The Royal Court will attend nearly 100 community and media functions, acting as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and...

It’s the Tournament of Roses Hot Rod & Classic Car Show!

Dubbed Cruz n’ For Roses and in it’s 13th year, it is one of our city’s Tournament of Roses biggest fundraisers for our self-built float. South Pasadenans have long taken pride in being one...
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