Rose Parade

Hundreds of volunteers and organizers began decorating some of the floats that will be featured at the 2025 Rose Parade. Lauren Coronado reports for NBC4 at 3 p.m. on Dec. 27, 2024. 

Two days, so many excellent bands: Hear the music of the famous parade days ahead of the parade.

Volunteers and organizers have a busy few days ahead of them as they prepare everything for the 2025 Rose Parade. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 26, 2024. 

Pasadena Humane is hoping to place larger pups in forever homes in honor of its new parade float.

Peyton Nurse will receive the posthumous award for donating organs that helped give life to three people.

Rose Parade floats go for a test drive in Azusa before the New Year’s Day parade in Pasadena.

Rose Parade floats get a test drive before the big day. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA Weekend on Saturday Nov. 23, 2024.

Peruse the petal-laden floats after the parade concludes; tickets are on sale now.

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.

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. 

Get ready to bundle up and possibly face a bit of wet weather for your Near Year’s Eve and Day – cloudy conditions will help Southern California say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024.

Cloud coverage will increase across Southern California on New Year’s Even and passing showers threaten to bring rain on the Rose Parade. Stephanie Olmo has the evening forecast for Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Pasadena is buzzing with excitement and preparation for the Rose Parade and before you tune in or watch in person, there are several things you’ll want to know. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 29, 2023.