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Top moments from Rose Parade 2026 that had people talking
Every year, without fail, the Rose Parade in Pasadena reaps moments worth talking about beyond its two-hour runtime. Last year, it was the iconic Elphaba float from the “Wicked” franchise, strange-looking E-Scooters from Honda and Billie Jean King. Also read: 2026 Rose Parade live coverage: A ‘Magic’-al, but wet, day at the 137th parade This year, highlights…
When is the last time it rained on the Rose Parade? It’s pretty rare
With soaked streets and ponchos galore, the streets of Pasadena are unusually wet for Jan. 1 — making it a rare morning for the 2026 Rose Parade. The last time it rained on Pasadena’s iconic parade was 2006, when the theme was “It’s Magical,” an echo of this year’s “The Magic in Teamwork.” Also read:…
Labubu dolls have created a frenzy and these Southern California businesses are embracing the momentum
Labubu dolls—they’re the latest worldwide phenomenon to take the internet by storm. The plush toy accessory is the must-have item of 2025, and part of its appeal is its exclusivity. The Labubu character is based on “The Monsters” story series created by Kasing Lung, which was inspired by Nordic mythology. While Labubu dolls might be…
Top 5 moments from Rose Parade 2025 that had people talking
Every year, without fail, the Rose Parade in Pasadena reaps moments worth talking about beyond its two-hour runtime. Last year, it was the return of the B-2 Stealth Bomber flyover and an incredible corner turn by a Japanese marching band. The year before, Snapchat’s zany filter-themed float might still ring a bell. This year, highlights…
Rose Parade 2025: 605 All-Star Band embraces freeway namesake in this year’s uniforms
Representing schools located along the 27 miles of the 605 Freeway in Los Angeles County, 500 students from three separate school districts joined forces for a march down Colorado Boulevard during the 136th Rose Parade, adorned in freeway-themed uniforms. Red, blue, and green and covered in a road design, the 605 All-Star Band uniforms were…
15 miles east of Pasadena, the float journey to the Rose Parade takes on a life of its own
Rose Parade float fans stand next to “Wicked” float prior to its departure at Phoenix Decorating Company in Irwindale, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) Los Angeles resident Isabella Gillett, 7, has her picture taken in front of a float prior to its departure for the Rose Parade…