For tens of millions of people each year, the Rose Parade is an escape — two hours spent in a world of floral fantasy. But real-world issues sometimes disrupt the New Year's Day party. The parade has, on occasion, been marked by protests, including
The opportunity to ride on a city-sponsored float at the annual Rose Parade has been almost 60 years in the making for 82-year-old Pasadena, Calif., native Joan Williams. The honor was originally denied her in 1958 when officials found out that she was
Six decades ago, beauty queen Joan Williams was denied a chance to ride a float in the Rose Parade.
The Florida State float moves down Colorado Boulevard during the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Florida State played Oregon later Thursday in the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) (The Associated Press).
Everybody is excited,” Josh D'Acquisto, Cal Poly's Rose Parade float advisor, two hours before the parade began. “ 'Boy Scouts will be front of the float,' is what we always say. If you win a trophy than there are Boy Scouts out in front of your float