Rose Parade

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.

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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.

The spectacular showcase goes on view almost immediately after the Pasadena parade, but you’ll need a ticket.

Lua, a 6-year-old shelter dog, will represent a Pasadena nonprofit during the 2024 Rose Parade.

The iconic Rose Parade is ready to kick off in a few days. Annette Arreola is reports for NBC4 on December 29, 2023.

The B-2 flyover is returning to Pasadena’s festivities after a two-year hiatus.

The Unite Here Local 11 Union announced that hospitality workers at two major hotels plan to strike on New Year’s Eve due to an ongoing labor dispute.

The Unite Here Local 11 Union announced that dozens of hospitality staffs at the Hilton and Hyatt Place in Pasadena will go on strike on New Year’s Eve ahead of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 27, 2023.

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The countdown down is on, fiesta parade floats in Irwindale are 5 of the spectacular musical floats on display at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Michelle Valles reports for NBC4 News on Dec.26, 2023.