January 1, 2010 will be the 121st Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA and this year's theme is 2010: A Cut above the Rest. YMT offers you two great all-inclusive vacation packages to put you right there in the middle of all the action. You can watch the parade up close and even see the magnificent floats beforehand on an exclusive float viewing. The Rose Parade has a rich tradition behind it, so here's s little timeline to help you get into the spirit of the Tournament. For more information, visit the official website.- 1890 First Tournament was staged by members of Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club to showcase the mild winter weather
- Festival soon was expanded to include motorized floats and marching bands
- Games included ostrich races, bronco busting demos and a race between a camel and an elephant
- 1895 Tournament of Roses Association was formed
- 1902 first football game was held but traded for chariot races after the game ended 49-0
- 1916 football returned to stay
- 1923 first football game hosted in the new stadium "The Rose Bowl"
- Floats now feature computerized animation and exotic natural materials
- The Rose Bowl game has sold out every year since 1947
Be part of the tradition and experience a trip like no other with our Rose Parade Tours. Call 1-800-922-9000 or click today.
