Along with our coverage of the Rose Parade, here are some behind-the-scenes photos!
Fun Facts:
- 935 volunteer members supply more than 80,000 hours of manpower
- This year’s theme was “Turning the Corner”
- The parade is never hosted on a Sunday
- The parade travels 5.5 miles down Colorado Boulevard
- There are 4 entry types: Floats, Equestrian Units, Bands, and Tournament Entries
- The first parade welcomed 3,000 spectators
- The Rose Parade boasts 37 million viewers nationally
- There is an estimated live audience of 700,000 people
- The Tournament of Roses was founded in 1890
Articles:
It’s All in the Details: Let’s go behind the scenes at the Rose Parade
Protecting the Wild at this year’s Rose Parade