For the 136th time, Pasadena, California, hosts the Rose Parade. The colorful and glittering celebration marks the beginning of each year with flowers, floats, marching bands and performers from across the globe.
Also see: Our complete guide to the Rose Parade
A few things to know about this year’s parade:
Starting around 8 a.m. local time, 24 marching bands, 16 equestrian groups and 39 floats decorated with an array of flowers will take part in the 5.5 mile parade route.
Tennis legend and social justice icon Billie Jean King is the grand marshal. King attended high school about 30 miles south of Pasadena in Long Beach and is an alumna of nearby Cal State L.A.
The theme for this year’s Rose Parade is “Best Day Ever!” It was selected by Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales and his family.
Also see: The Rose Parade Lineup: Your guide to every float, band and equestrian unit, in order
Our team of reporters and photographers is fanning out across the parade route to provide coverage you won’t see on TV. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter:
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We’ll be updating this story with reporting from the parade route throughout the morning:
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