PASADENA, Calif. (KTLA) — The iconic Southern California New Year’s tradition — the Rose Parade — runs along a 5 1/2-mile route in Pasadena and this year includes 39 floral-decorated floats, 20 marching bands, 17 equestrians units, and of course the Royal Court and Rose Queen.
Put on by the Tournament of Roses, the 131st Rose Parade began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. This year marks the 73rd consecutive television broadcast of the Rose Parade on our sister station KTLA. You can watch their coverage below:
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The theme for the 2020 parade is “The Power of Hope,” which the tournament says “celebrates the influence of optimism and hope.”
The three grand marshals are Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez, actress Gina Torres and prolific performer Rita Moreno.
The 102nd Rose Queen is Camille Kennedy of Pasadena, a senior at La Salle College Preparatory.
KTLA’s hosts for the broadcast are Leeza Gibbons, Mark Steines and Micah Ohlman.
