Rose Parade

Sierra Madre’s “Bollywood Dreams” was named most beautiful float from a noncommercial sponsor.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Torrance’s “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” won the Tournament Volunteers Trophy for floral design.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm Band leads the parade in Pasadena.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

A member of the All American Cowgirl Chicks from Weatherford, Texas, shows off.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Sun and fun were the order of the day for some of the thousands who gathered in Pasadena.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Queen Courtney Chou Lee of Arcadia leads her court in the 120th Rose Parade.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Trader Joe’s “Saturday Matinee” follows the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm Band.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Musicians in the 120-member Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band march during the parade.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

The 91st Rose queen, Courtney Chou Lee, 17, of Arcadia, waves to the crowd.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

A 49-foot-tall robot highlights American Honda’s “Hat’s Off in Celebration” float.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

The RFD-TV float “Hee Haw” celebrates the 40th anniversary of the variety show.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Rain Bird Corp.’s “Entertaining Expedition” won the Sweepstakes Trophy for most beautiful entry.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Mission Viejo’s “Making a Splash” won the Judges’ Special Trophy for showmanship and impact.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the Bands of America National Honor Band get ready to march in the parade.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers with the city of Sierra Madre’s “Bollywood Dreams” float await the start of the parade.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)