The Rose Parade begins at 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PST on January 1, 2019, in Pasadena, California, USA.
ABC 7 Chicago @ 10 AM … The 130th Rose Parade, live from Pasadena, Calif.; Sage Steele and Kevin Negandhi host.
NBC 5 Chicago @ 10 AM … Live from Pasadena, Calif., the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade features majestic floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian teams, with special guests and the Rose Queen and her court.
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The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles down Colorado Blvd. and features four types of entries:
floral-decorated floats entered by a participating corporation, non-profit organization or municipality;
equestrian units;
bands; and
Tournament Entries.
Rose Parade participants have long histories with the Tournament of Roses and keep the traditions alive.
2019 ROSE PARADE THEME – THE MELODY OF LIFE
"The Melody of Life" celebrates music – the universal language.
Music has the power to not only bring us together but take us back to memories and moments as nothing else can. From the sweep of a conductor's baton to a simply whistled tune, music is woven into the fabric of our lives, community, family, friendship, and love. Music heals us. Defines us. Reminds us, and inspires us to be our greater selves. Rhythm, melody, harmony, and color all come together to create the soundtrack that defines our lives.
2019 GRAND MARSHAL – CHAKA KHAN
Singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses® President Gerald Freeny. Chaka 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 both are held on January 1, 2019. As an added bonus for millions of viewers around the world, Chaka is scheduled to perform in the parade's Opening Spectacular.
For millions of people around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year's Day tradition.
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