Which Pasadena parade is held on New Year's Day and is famous for elaborate flower-covered floats?

The Tournament of Roses Parade is the Pasadena parade held on New Year's Day and famous for elaborate flower-covered floats.

Officially known as the Rose Parade, it is organized by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. The first parade took place in 1890, when members of Pasadena's Valley Hunt Club promoted the area's mild winter climate with decorated horse-drawn carriages, flowers, and athletic demonstrations.

Modern floats use natural materials such as roses, seeds, bark, leaves, and other plant matter to cover their surfaces. The parade also features marching bands, equestrian units, and a grand marshal. It is usually held on January 1, but the event follows a “Never on Sunday” rule, so it moves to January 2 when New Year's Day falls on a Sunday.

The parade is separate from the Rose Bowl football game, although both are connected with Pasadena's New Year's Day traditions and often appear in the same holiday coverage.