The Tournament of Roses Parade steers clear of being a parade of personalities, but there are five VIP entries every year: Tournament president, Grand Marshal, Pasadena mayor, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductees, and of course, the Rose Queen and Royal Court. The gallery below includes the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band and Herald Trumpets, because when it comes to Pasadena celebrities, they are right up there.
Today, center stage are Pres. Lance Tibbet, Rose Queen Isabella Marez and the Rose Princesses introduced by the Herald Trumpets, Mayor Terry Tornek, and the Tournament of Roses Honor Band. The information on each is in the captions with the photos. We’ve already written about Grand Marshal Gary Sinise in “Honoring vets in the 2018 Rose Parade” and will cover the sports aspect of the parade and more about the cars and flowering in upcoming pieces.
A bit about the band: It’s comprised of the PCC Lancer Band, plus 200 of the more than 500 high school music students who auditioned. Jack Taylor is the band director, Tad Carpenter is the percussion director, and Dr. James Arnwine, dean of the Performing Arts at PPC, served as the assistant band director.
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Tournament of Roses Pres. Lance Tibbet and his family ride in a 1929 Packard Model 633. It was driven in Australia, hence the right-hand steering wheel.
Even security guards smile at the Rose Parade! Pres. Lance Tibbet and his family ride in a 1929 Packard Model 633. It was driven in Australia, hence the right-hand steering wheel.
Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets announce the float bearing 100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez and the 2018 Royal Court.
Being one of the nine Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets is a coveted spot for trumpeters. A snare drummer keeps the tempo.
100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez, with Rose Princesses, clockwise from her left, Alexandra Artura, Savannah Bradley, Lauren Buehner, Georgia Cervenka, Sydney Pickering, Julianne Lauenstein.
100th Rose Queen Isabella Marez, with Rose Princesses, clockwise from her left, Alexandra Artura, Savannah Bradley, Lauren Buehner, Georgia Cervenka, Sydney Pickering, Julianne Lauenstein.
Queen Isabella demonstrates that one can wear a sleeveless gown in 40-degree weather and remain joyful.
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek packed his family into a 1924 Model TT truck. Originally a produce truck and then a jitney (5-cent) bus, the vehicle served as transportation during transit strikes.
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek packed his family into a 1924 Model TT truck. Originally a produce truck and then a jitney (5-cent) bus, the vehicle served as transportation during transit strikes.
Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band includes talented high schoolers who audition for the limited slots to augment the PCC Lancer Band.
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band Majorette Hokanson is bedecked with sequined roses.
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band Drum Major Hayworth leads the unit in “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band color guard tall flags and banners display the red, white, and gold of the Tournament.
PCC Tournament of Roses Honor Band color guard tall flags and banners display the red, white, and gold of the Tournament.
PCC Honor Band Sousaphones and percussion prepare to take the 109-degree turn from Orange Grove onto Colorado.
