By Terry Miller The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce honored 2019 Tournament of Roses Association President Gerald Freeny at the annual President’s Breakfast at the Hilton Pasadena on Thursday, Dec. 6. Hundreds of guests braved the early morning heavy rains to hear Freeny’s touching and heartfelt keynote speech which focused on the importance of music in…
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Announces Opening Spectacular and Grand Finale
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced the Opening Spectacular presented by Honda, the Grand Finale presented by Wells Fargo, float participants, and parade lineup for the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. This year’s theme, “The Melody of Life,” celebrates music, the universal language. Music has the power to bring…
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Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau Host 35th Annual Visitor Hotline
Ribbon cutting ceremony featuring the 2019 Tournament of Roses Royal Court – Dec. 3 The 2019 Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel, along with the Tournament of Roses Royal Court will help kickoff more than a month of community and media events in Pasadena, when they attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Pasadena Convention & Visitors…
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Chaka Khan Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal
Singer, songwriter, and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny. She will ride in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual,…
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Equestrians Galloping to Pasadena for the Rose Parade
The Tournament of Roses has announced 18 equestrian groups to ride in the 130th Rose Parade. Equestrians participating in the Rose Parade showcase a variety of breeds as well as unique tack and costumes. All riders must have previous parade riding experience. In addition to riding in the five and a half mile-long Rose Parade…
