136th Rose Parade Welcomes 2025 with Floats, Bands, and Billie Jean King as Grand Marshal

Pasadena's iconic New Year's tradition features the theme 'Best Day Ever!' and highlights community, celebration, and global participation.

The 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena features 39 floats, 24 marching bands, and 16 equestrian units, celebrating this year's theme, 'Best Day Ever!'.
Tennis legend and social justice advocate Billie Jean King serves as the grand marshal, riding in a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
The event began with a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flyover and performances by Kiesza and Aloe Blacc, setting a festive tone.
Safety measures have been heightened, with over 1,000 law enforcement personnel ensuring a secure environment following tragic events in New Orleans earlier in the day.
The parade precedes the Rose Bowl game, with the Oregon Ducks facing the Ohio State Buckeyes in a long-standing New Year's Day tradition.