Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses on Monday, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game.

You can also purchase your Equestfest and Bandfest admission, too.

Floatfest is now open, giving visitors one last chance to see the 135th Rose Parade floats in person in a 2-mile showcase. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 1, 2024.

The 135th Tournament of Roses Parade delighted spectators in Pasadena Monday with marching bands, equestrian units and a host of elaborately decorated floral floats. 

Rose Parade watchers caught a glimpse of the B-2 Spirit Bomber on New Year’s Day here in Southern California.

The world-famous Rose Parade took place for the 135th year in Pasadena. NBC4’s Lauren Coronado reports on January 1, 2024.

Dedicated fanatics are ready to camp out in Pasadena to secure good spots to watch the Rose Parade. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 31, 2023.

Cooks, room attendants and other workers at the Hilton Pasadena and Hyatt Place Pasadena hotels walked off the job at dawn Sunday as Pasadena gets ready to host the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day, union officials said.

Some Rose Parade floats required all-nighters to complete ahead of judging. 

New Year’s Eve is judging day for the Rose Parade floats. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Sunday Dec. 31, 2023.