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PASADENA, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2019) — The 2020 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda will feature another fantastic lineup of colorful floats, top-notch marching bands and majestic equestrian units beginning at 8:00 AM (Pacific) on Wednesday, January 1.

This year's roster of 22 bands includes an unprecedented number of international units, with bands coming from Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Japan, Mexico and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, along with 16 marching bands representing 10 U.S. states. The international flavor of the lineup is a direct reflection of 2020 Tournament of Roses President Laura Farber, who is the first Latina to serve as the organization's president. Farber was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She chose this year's theme, "The Power of Hope."

A trio of women are serving as grand marshals, including legendary performer Rita Moreno, actress Gina Torres, and Olympic gymnastics medalist Laurie Hernandez.

The Rose Parade will be broadcast on ABC, Hallmark Channel, KTLA, NBC, RFD-TV and Univision.

Curbside viewing is free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pasadena city ordinance allows curbside space along the parade route to be occupied no earlier than noon on the day before the parade. Reserved grandstand seating is available through Sharp Seating Company at 626-795-4171.

The complete 2020 Rose Parade lineup in order of appearance is shown below.

2020 Tournament of Roses Parade Order

1. American Honda
2. U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard
3. United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band
4. Cal Poly Universities
5. Arabian Horse Association
6. General Society of Mayflower Descendants
7. Rancho Verde Crimson Regiment, Moreno Valley, California
8. Burbank Tournament of Roses Association
9. Grand Marshals Rita Moreno, Gina Torres and Laurie Hernandez
10. Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee
11. Japan Honor Green Band, Kyoto, Japan
12. Downey Rose Float Association
13. Blue Shadow Mounted Drill Team
14. Underground Service Alert (Dig Alert)
15. The Pride of Owasso, Owasso, Oklahoma
16. Chipotle Mexican Grill
17. 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army
18. Chinese American Heritage Foundation
19. Helsingør Pigegarde, Hornbaek, Denmark
20. Lutheran Laymen's League
21. Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets
22. Royal Court
23. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band
24. Pasadena Celebrates 2020
25. Mayor of Pasadena
26. Rose Bowl Game - University of Oregon
27. University of Oregon Marching Band, Eugene, Oregon
28. AIDS Healthcare Foundation
29. Aguiluchos Marching Band - Centro Escolar Niños Héroes de Chapultepec, Puebla, Mexico
30. Wescom Credit Union
31. Horsewomen of Temecula Valley
32. Trader Joe's
33. Baldwinsville Marching Bees, Baldwinsville, New York
34. Northwestern Mutual
35. Hall of Fame
36. Rose Bowl Game - University of Wisconsin
37. University of Wisconsin Marching Band, Madison, Wisconsin
38. Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
39. Banda Municipal de Zarcero, Alajuela, Costa Rica
40. South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
41. Tournament of Roses President Laura Farber
42. Alhambra Unified School District Marching Band, Alhambra, California
43. City of Alhambra
44. Los Hermanos Banuelos Charro Team
45. La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association
46. Half Parade Show - Frozen
47. The Valley Hunt Club
48. The UPS Store
49. Honored Guests Jaime Jarrín, Sonia Manzano and Ellen Ochoa
50. Sikh American Float Foundation
51. Greendale High School Marching Band, Greendale, Wisconsin
52. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day
53. Mid American Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team
54. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float
55. The Pride of Pearland Marching Band, Pearland, Texas
56. The SCAN Foundation
57. Mini Therapy Horses
58. Shriners Hospitals for Children
59. Centenaria Banda Colegial University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
60. Sierra Madre Rose Float Association
61. Budweiser Clydesdales
62. Dole Packaged Foods
63. Kamehameha Performing Arts Ensemble, Honolulu, Hawaii
64. Torrance Rose Float Association
65. Scripps Miramar Ranch
66. Western Asset Management
67. Southern University "Human Jukebox" Marching Band, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
68. Kaiser Permanente
69. Knott's Berry Farm
70. Kiwanis International
71. The Cowboy Channel/RFD TV
72. The Cowboy Channel
73. Dobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport, Tennessee
74. Amazon Studios
75. Banda El Salvador: Grande Como Su Gente, El Salvador
76. Lions Clubs International
77. Buffalo Soldiers Mounted Cavalry
78. Blue Diamond Growers
79. West Harrison Hurricane Band, Gulfport, Mississippi
80. City of Hope
81. The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
82. Donate Life
83. Spirit of the West Riders
84. Farmers Insurance
85. Los Angeles Unified School District Honor Band, California
86. China Airlines
87. Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers
88. Closing Show featuring Los Lobos and Alejandro Aranda

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The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual and various associated events. The 131st Rose Parade, themed The Power of Hope, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Following the Rose Parade, the 106th Rose Bowl Game will begin with pre-game festivities at 1:00 p.m. (PST) and feature an exciting match-up between Oregon and Wisconsin. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses visit the official website at www.tournamentofroses.com.


Source material and images courtesy of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Band and float photos by Marching.com.

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