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\"Flags<\/a>
Flags flutter behind the Rose Parade sign in 2012. Photo by Prayitno.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year, like every year since 1890, Pasadena California will see brightly color floats, marching bands, equestrian units and all the pomp and circumstance that the United States can muster. The Rose Parade is\u00a0a celebration and a welcoming of the new year, and with it, new possibilities and new beginnings.<\/p>\n

\"Decorating<\/a>
Decorating the parade float with flowers and natural materials. Photo by stuspivack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Parade floats are adorned with flowers and botanicals of every color, shape and size. The rule is that all floats are to be covered in natural materials. Besides the flowers, you’ll see whole plants, seaweeds, seeds, bark, vegetables, beans, and\u00a0nuts. Not a single\u00a0artificial flower or plant will be allowed, nor can the materials be artificially colored. These rules keep the last minute preparations exciting even though the floats take up to a year of planning and building.<\/p>\n

Mounted equestrian units like the US Marine Corps Color Guard and the Canadian Cowgirls will break up the floats with beautiful horses, uniforms and flags.<\/p>\n

\"USMC<\/a>
USMC Color Guard at the 2007 Rose Parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each year has it’s own parade theme and a new Grand Marshal. It is organized by the non-profit group, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Following the parade is the Rose Bowl, a college football game added to the yearly program in 1902.<\/p>\n

Marching bands, with their bright lead banners<\/a> and tasseled hats, will keep your toes tapping with traditional marching songs and newer songs adapted to keep with this year’s theme.<\/p>\n

\"Ohio<\/a>
Ohio State University, Rose Parade 01 January 2010 ~ Pasadena, California. Photo by Prayitno<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year’s Grand Marshal is Louis Zamperini, an American World War II prisoner of war survivor and Olympic distance runner. Appropriately, the theme is\u00a0“Inspiring Stories”. Each float or marching unit will be sharing their version of the theme and will be judged on their presentation.<\/p>\n

An interesting twist this year, is that the Grand Marshal, Mr. Zamperinin, passed away this summer. The only other Grand Marshal to have been honored posthumously by the Rose Parade has been baseball player, Jackie Robinson in 1999.<\/p>\n

Only about 700,000 lucky people will get to see the parade live but tune in on one of many TV stations to see the beautiful floats, marching bands and equestrian units this year. Here are a few of my favorite photos of past Rose Parades.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Canadian Cowgirls sporting their Canada flag<\/a> inspired costumes at the 2013 Rose Parade. Photo by Prayitno<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"2006<\/a>
2006 Statue of Liberty holding an American flag float. Photo by Joe McGowan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Stunning<\/a>
Stunning swan float in the 2008 Rose Parade. Photo by Matt Sherwood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Boy<\/a>
Boy Scouts of America carrying American flags<\/a>, Rose Parade January 2010. Photo by Prayitno<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Davis<\/a>
Davis HS Color Guard from Kaysville, Utah waves colored flags <\/a>as they march in the 2013 Rose Parade. Photo by Prayitno.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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