Pasadena holds the Rose Parade on New Year's Day after its New Year's Eve celebrations.
The Tournament of Roses Parade, commonly called the Rose Parade, takes place in Pasadena, California, on January 1. It is known for elaborate floats covered with natural materials, marching bands, and equestrian units. The parade is a New Year's Day event rather than a midnight New Year's Eve countdown.
The first Rose Parade was held in 1890. It was organized by the Pasadena Valley Hunt Club as a way to showcase Southern California's mild winter climate. The event later became closely connected with the Rose Bowl football game, which is played in Pasadena on or near New Year's Day.
A common mix-up is naming Los Angeles because Pasadena is part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Pasadena is the independent city where the parade route and Tournament of Roses activities are centered.