On Monday, during the Rose Bowl Parade, approximately 800,000 spectators are expected to congregate on the streets of Pasadena, California, to witness flower-covered floats, equestrian units, and marching bands on the 135th Annual New Year’s Day Tradition.
The parade’s theme for this year is “Celebrating the World of Music: Universal Language. The Tournament of Roses 2024 President, Alex Aghajanian, stated that the subject was selected because “music is the one language that unites us all in a world of diverse cultures, beliefs, hopes, and dreams.
The 110th Annual Rose Bowl Parade Game will begin at 1:00 PM after the parade. The Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide will square off in it.
What time and location is the parade?
On January 1st, the Rose Parade will begin at 8 a.m. PST and proceed over 5 miles down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena.
The parade route starts at Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard, travels east on Colorado Boulevard, then turns north on Sierra Madre Boulevard to end on Villa Street.
How to watch the Parade?
Free curbside seating is offered for the Rose Parade on a first-come, first-served basis. On December 31, campers can pitch up along the parade route until noon for those who want to see the two-hour show. It is advised by the organizers to dress warmly due to the cold weather.
There is also stadium seating available for purchase, with prices ranging from to 0.
Beginning the evening before the New Year’s Day celebration and continuing until 2 p.m. on December 31, the parade route will be blocked off to float arrivals.
Starting at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET, the parade will be televised on multiple networks, including ABC, NBC, and Univision, for those who would rather watch it from home. Additionally, YouTube and Pluto TV will be among the channels where the program will be aired.
List Stars Are Scheduled to Appear in the Program.
This year’s parade will be emceed by “Dance Moms” star Presley Hosbach, 17, of Nickelodeon and Disney, and CBS anchor Jerika Duncan.
Audra McDonald: For her contributions to the parade’s theme, the president of the Roses Association selected the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning actress to be the Grand Marshal of the event.
Jordin Sparks: The Season 6 winner of “American Idol” and singer with a Grammy nomination will cap off the parade’s grand finale. Sparks has shared the road with the Jonas Brothers, Alicia Keys, and Britney Spears.
Michelle Williams: As the Honda “Keep Dreaming Float” with a giant rose on top, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and former member of Destiny’s Child Michelle Williams will start the parade. Musician Rashad Davis, “The Voice” 2012 winner Cassadee Pope, and “American Idol” star David Archuleta will be joining her.
Straight No Chaser: Known for fusing blues, jazz, and country with rock and roll, this Illinois-based a cappella group will perform on the Enjoy Illinois float in the middle of the parade.
Alexander Star: During the procession, the Emmy-nominated songwriter will stand atop the Visit Lauderdale-designed float and perform a song devoted to Fort Lauderdale.
What to Expect
A plethora of flotillas will take part in the Rose Parade, with a competition for awards based on their artistic merit, visual appeal, and entertainment value. Prior to the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, the winning floats will be announced.
A massive dragon encircled by musical instruments, honoring the cultural richness of the Asian and Latino cultures in Alhambra, is one of the floats’ highlights this year. There will also be two floats: one showing a hippy bus exploring 1960s music, and the other with a baby sheep listening to a gramophone.
The 105th Rose Queen and her Court are among the other noteworthy attractions. Naomi Stilitano, a senior at Arcadia High School, was anointed this year as the Rose Queen, symbolizing the variety of the city.
– Marching Bands: Listen for a variety of bands that are setting the pace for the Rose Parade. Some of the bands that will be performing are the Scottish Bagpipe Band, the Million Dollar Band from the University of Alabama, and the Band Municipal Zaarsero from Costa Rica, who will be exhibiting their distinct beat.
– Equestrian Units: A platoon-sized group of troops mounted on horses, including the well-known Budweiser Clydesdales and Pinto American Saddlebreds, will participate in the parade.
How will the Rose Bowl Game be broadcast?
The Rose Bowl game between Michigan and Alabama will be televised at 1:00 PM, following the Rose Parade. Pay attention, especially to ESPN.
Tickets for the game start at 5 and are available online.