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Pasadena Tournament of Roses Names 28 Finalists for 2026 Rose Court

A final round will determine the seven-member court on Sept. 29.

Finalists for the 2026 Rose Parade Rose Court posed for photos on the steps of the Tournament House in Pasadena on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • The Tournament of Roses announced 28 finalists on Sept. 22 after multi-week interviews at Tournament House in Pasadena.
  • Applicants came from 41 Pasadena-area schools, with selections based on academics, community and school involvement, public speaking and youth leadership.
  • The Rose Court will be finalized next Monday, followed by the Rose Queen coronation on Oct. 28.
  • Each of the seven selected members will receive a $7,500 academic scholarship and serve as public ambassadors during the 2026 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1.
  • This year’s process included a one-time eligibility accommodation for Eaton fire–displaced applicants attending schools within the Pasadena City College District area plus specified zip codes, including Eagle Rock, Highland Park, San Gabriel and Alhambra.