The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Serena Guo as the 107th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The 2026 Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens made the announcement on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena.
The first Rose Queen was announced in 1905, and for more than 100 years, the Rose Queen and Court have symbolized the heart of the cherished Rose Parade® on New Year’s Day. The seven young ladies highlight the magic of teamwork, diversity and community spirit that define the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, exemplifying leadership, integrity and service as they represent the organization throughout the year.
The 2026 Rose Queen Serena Guo is a senior at Arcadia High School and lives in Arcadia. She is captain of the Congressional Debate Team, a member of the Arcadia Speech and Debate Team, and part of the Arcadia Varsity Volleyball Team. Serena serves as a school site leadership representative, student tutor and community volunteer at the Arcadia Public Library and Foothill Unity Center. She has also participated in legislative conferences advocating directly with state representatives.
Passionate about law and public policy, Serena previously interned at a law firm to gain hands-on experience and hopes to pursue a career in law. She enjoys training pets, drawing, crocheting, and relaxing with a good Netflix show. Serena plans to study public policy with a minor in biomedical engineering at Stanford University, the University of Southern California or UC Berkeley. She is the daughter of Hui Zhou and Wei Guo and has a younger sister, Alyssa.
The Rose Queen and Rose Court are cherished traditions of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, dating back to 1905, when Hallie Woods was selected as the first Rose Queen to ride in a horse-drawn carriage down Colorado Blvd. in the Rose Parade. From designing and making their own dresses in the early years to today’s elegant gowns, the Rose Queen and Court have flourished over the decades, becoming a timeless symbol of Southern California’s spirit and pride.
During the coronation ceremony, President Leavens crowned Rose Queen Serena Guo with a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds.
The 2026 Rose Queen and the 2026 Rose Court will attend numerous community and media functions, serving as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community, and the greater Los Angeles area. Each Rose Court member will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
Join us to experience the awe and wonder of the floats, bands and equestrian units of the 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda and the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Rose Court Sponsors
Presenting sponsor: Citizens Business Bank
Clinique
lululemon
Macy’s
Mikimoto
Pasadena City College
Passion Roses
Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
Tadashi Shoji
The Enchanted Florist
