Tag: Rose Parade
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Disney Celebrates 250th Anniversary of United States of America in Tournament of Roses Parade
Disney is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This celebration began on Veterans’ Day in 2025 and continues through the 4th of July this year. Earlier this week, Disney participated in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena with an entry called Disney Celebrates America. This is part of a larger initiative that…
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Disney Parks Rose Parade Float | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 2, 2026
On this day in 2006, Disney Parks submitted the float “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” to a rainy 117th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. The entry celebrated the 50th anniversary of Disneyland and Disney Parks. It featured all five castles from each Disney resort around the world at the time: Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, Paris,…
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Walt Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 1966
On this day in 1966, Walt Disney served as Grand Marshal of the Tournament of the Roses Parade for the first and only time. Walt rode together with Mickey Mouse. The pair was joined by about two dozen Disney characters walking alongside their car. Fittingly, the theme of the parade was “It’s a Small World,”…
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Disney to Celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary with Entry in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
The Walt Disney Company announced that it would be participating in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. This year, Disney will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an entry called Disney Celebrates America. This entry is designed as a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the country. This will…
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Racing Into Fall – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #783
Welcome to the final episode of Season 15 of Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. This includes the reopening of Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure and the extended closure of Napa Rose. Over at Knott’s Berry Farm, the family-friendly Knott’s Spooky Farm has kicked off. In movie…
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Star Trek to Kick Off 60th Anniversary Celebration with Rose Parade Float
Star Trek is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026. To kick off the celebration, there will be a Star Trek float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California. In a post on StarTrek.com, it was revealed that “Star Trek‘s innovative float design will reflect values of hope, inclusivity, exploration, and unity,…
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Disneyland Float | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 1955
On this day in 1955, the first Disneyland-themed float took part in the 66th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
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Tower of Terror Float in the Rose Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 2004
On this day in 2004, the Disneyland Resort presented a float in the 115th Annual Rose Parade themed to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror called “A Sudden Drop in Pitch”. It featured a rotating Sun Wheel, a dangling elevator with live performers, and fireworks. The Tower Hotel stood nearly 100 feet tall, making it…
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Knott’s Berry Farm to Commemorate Their 100th Anniversary in the 2020 Rose Parade®
Knott’s Berry Farm is going to be part of the annual Rose Parade to begin their 100th anniversary. The Rose Parade is a grand tradition for New Year’s Day, and Knott’s Berry Farm has been a long California staple. Together it is a great commemoration on Southern California’s first entertainment park. Below is the…
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DAPs Magic Guide to the 2nd Annual Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QNlY7d31D4[/embedyt] The Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena returns to delight guests of all ages for a second year in a row from Saturday, December 28 – Monday, December 30, 2019. The 3-day open air festival is one of the best new ways for Southern California locals and visitors to celebrate the end…
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A Wonderful Evening at The Inaugural Pasadena Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR Premiere
On New Year’s Day, The Rose Parade will take to the streets of Pasadena to celebrate what brings us together. This weekend, guests gather together to celebrate the finer things in life at The Inaugural Pasadena Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR Premiere! We had the pleasure of being invited to the first night of the…
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Celebrate New End of Year Tradition at Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR!
A new tradition is sprouting up in Pasadena this year that will combine some of Southern California’s best foods, wines, craft brews, and entertainment! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR is an end of year celebration for all ages that will be taking place in the Arroyo Seco, next to the Rosemont Pavilion…
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Disney Magic Arrives at the 2016 Rose Parade with “Disneyland Diamond Celebration – Awaken Your Adventure”
Disney magic arrived along the route of the 2016 Rose Parade with the Disneyland Diamond Celebration – Awaken Your Adventure float. This float brought to life the adventures of Disneyland to this yearly Pasadena parade. The float was divided into three sections: Frozen, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Star Wars. This highlights many of the exciting things…
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Disneyland Resort Adds a Dazzling Float to the 2016 Rose Parade
The traditional New Year’s Day Rose Parade is about to get an extra dose of dazzle. On January 1, 2016, the Rose Parade will feature a fantastic Disneyland Resort themed float. Since the 2016 Rose Parade’s theme is “Find Your Adventure,” the resort has the prefect float in mind. The float will pay tribute to Disneyland’s…
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Cars Land Appears at Rose Parade
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Yesterday, the Disneyland Resort showcased its newest land in the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The float entitled, “Destination: Cars Land,” brought Radiator Springs to life along the Rose Parade route with many favorite characters from Pixar’s Cars franchise included. The float was 125 feet long and included…
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Cars Land is On its Way to Pasadena!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Newest Land in Disneyland Resort Transformed Into a Float Entry for 2013 Rose Parade Cars Land Float Celebrates Disney California Adventure Park Expansion ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2012) – The characters, fun and excitement of Cars Land are racing to Pasadena Jan. 1 as the town of Radiator Springs is…