In the United States, Pasadena hosts the Rose Parade on New Year's Day after New Year's Eve.
The Tournament of Roses Parade takes place in Pasadena, California, usually on January 1. It is famous for elaborate floats covered with natural materials such as flowers, seeds, bark, and leaves, along with marching bands and equestrian units. The event is part of the wider Tournament of Roses celebration.
The first parade was held on January 1, 1890. Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club organized it to promote the area as a winter destination, contrasting California's mild climate with colder conditions elsewhere in the United States. Early events included decorated horses, carriages, and athletic contests.
The Rose Parade is sometimes called the Pasadena Rose Parade because Pasadena is the host city, while nearby Los Angeles is the larger metropolitan city often associated with television coverage. The parade is a New Year's Day event, not a midnight New Year's Eve ceremony, but it follows immediately in the holiday calendar.