By May S. Ruiz To say that these are extraordinary times might be an understatement to describe a year beset by an astounding 81 million infections and over 1.7 million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide. In the face of those sobering statistics, a New Year’s Day without a Rose Parade or Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena…
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced its first-ever Dia de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art. In partnership with Concamin, EWomenMX, Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles and the Roybal Foundation, the Tournament of Roses will award scholarships and gift cards to three winners in three age categories: 4-8, 9-13 and 14-18. A…
Planning for Rose Bowl Game and reimagined New Year celebration ongoing The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association has announce that — in accordance with the state’s reopening schedule, and after consideration of the restrictions and guidelines in place as a result of COVID-19 — it will be unable to host the 2021 Rose Parade. “The…
By May S. Ruiz The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens will mark another historic event as its own float travels down Colorado Blvd. for the Rose Parade, 50 years since it last made an appearance at Pasadena’s famous New Year’s Day floral, equestrian, and marching band pageant. Themed ‘Cultivating Curiosity,’ the 55-foot long…
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and new officers. Since its inception in 1983, the Pasadena Tournament of Foundation has invested over $3 million in more than 200 Pasadena-area organizations. Community programs receive grants in the categories of Performing and Visual Arts, Sports and Recreation, and Education (Early Childhood Education,…
Registration for the inaugural event is now open The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today the launch of #ThisGen2019: A Youth Empowerment Forum which will take place on May 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The inaugural event is designed to bring together high school and college-aged students to learn and discuss topics related to career, networking…
Showcasing SoCal’s food scene, fine wines, craft brews, and entertainment A new end-of-year celebration debuts with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor. On the event menu is an impressive array of offerings for all ages from many of Southern California’s favorite eateries and culinary brands, along with wines and craft brews from throughout…
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…
