The Rose Parade displayed its annual array of vibrant floats, boisterous bands and high-stepping equestrian units on Wednesday, welcoming 2025 to Pasadena and the world.
Here’s a collection of our favorite Rose Parade photos from Southern California News Group’s photographers.
From right, Brandon Bennett and Chapel Hart perform aboard Visit Mississippi’s float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The Wicked float travels east on Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG
Visit Mississippi’s float “Birthplace of America’s Music” travels down Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG
The 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales waves to parade goers during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The United States Army float travels east on Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG
The “BEEING Together” float by Kiwanis International travels down Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal, Billie jean King, during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal Billie Jean King waves to spectators along Colorado Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
With a small plane well above the United States Air Force B-2 Spirit flies over Colorado Blvd. during the opening of the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Honda float “Electrified Dreams” travels east on Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band performs during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The LAUSD All District High School Honor Band performs during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Ally Robinson of Virginia attends the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The City of Burbank float “Having A-Lava Fun!” travels east on Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team rides through Old Pasadena during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Los Hermanos Bañuelos Charro Team rides down Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The Los Hermanos Bañuelos Charro Team rides down Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The Rotary float “On The Road With Rotary!” travels down Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The crowd cheers as the United States Army float “Est. 1775” passes by during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo of Panama perform during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the Banda de Música Herberto López Colegio José Daniel Crespo of Panama perform during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
City of Burbank’s float “Having A-Lava Fun” during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Western Asset’s float “Float Like a Butterfly” during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
City of South Pasadena’s float “Seas the Day” winner of the Fantasy Award during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2024 during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A train engineer waves to the crowd as he sits upon the Downey Rose Float Association’s float “Our Garden Railroad” winner of the Founder Award during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
La Cañada Flintridge’s float “Rover Rendezvous” winner of the Crown City Innovator Award during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
One Legacy Donate Life float “Let your Life Soar” winner of the Extraordinaire Award during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Pasadena Humane and Hill’s Pet Nutrition float “Welcome Home” winner of the Theme Award travels down Orange Grove Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Sheriff Robert Luna waves to the crowd as he rides atop the mud wagon as part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff’s Museum Foundation along Orange Grove Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Shiners Children’s float “Hope Shines On” winner of the Queens Award as it travels down Orange Grove Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Singer Betty Who performs during the grand finale of the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
City of Hope’s float “A Beautiful Day for Hope” winner of the Isabella Coleman Award during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
First time attending the parade, Destinee Martinez and Felix Torres from Montebello head to their seats prior to the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Timothy Wayne performs atop Explore Louisiana’s float “Louisiana Saturday Night” during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
The La Canada Flintridge “Rover Rendezvous” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
A mini therapy horse during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Parade goers watch as the University of Wyoming “Western Thunder” Marching band performs during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
From left: Pasadena Mayor, Victor Gordo, actor Terry Crews and Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band marches through Old Pasadena during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Parade goers watch from a building as the Cal Poly Universities “Nessie’s Lakeside Laughs” during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The 605 All Star Band marches through Old Pasadena during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Elks U.S.A. “Cherished Memories” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Coding for Veterans “Coming Home to New Beginnings” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The City of Alhambra “Good Day Dreamin” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The “Journey of Dreams” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Rotary “On the Road With Rotary” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Go Bowling “Perfect Game” float during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor Band performs during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The “Explore Louisiana” float rolls along Colorado Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
San Diego Zoo float “Friendship Across the Earth” winner of the Sweepstakes Award travels down Orange Grove Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
The United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard marches down Colorado Blvd. during the opening of the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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