Which annual parade follows New Year's Eve celebrations in Pasadena, California?

The Tournament of Roses Parade follows New Year's Eve celebrations in Pasadena, California.

Usually called the Rose Parade, it is held in Pasadena on New Year's Day, January 1, unless January 1 falls on a Sunday; in that case, it moves to January 2. The event features elaborate floats decorated with flowers and other natural materials, marching bands, and equestrian units.

The parade began in 1890, organized by the Valley Hunt Club to promote Pasadena’s mild winter climate. Its floral floats became the central visual tradition, and the event later developed a football game, the Rose Bowl, as part of the wider Tournament of Roses program.

The parade is not itself a New Year's Eve event, but it is one of the best-known celebrations immediately following December 31. The official name is Tournament of Roses Parade, while “Rose Parade” is the widely used short form. The Rose Bowl football game is related but is a separate event.