Photo Gallery: The 2012 Rose Parade
The City of Glendale float titled “Just Imagine the Music, Fun and Freedom,” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association float, If Pigs Could Fly, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Bob Hope Humor Award for most comical and amusing entry. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of Burbank float, titled “The Dream Machine,” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city entry, national or international. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of South Pasadena float titled “When life gives you lemons...” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Fantasy Award for most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Grand Marshall, J.R. Martinez, right, waves to the crowds down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Martinez is an actor and former soldier. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Royal Court float rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Queen Drew Washington waves to the crowds along with her court. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Power Rangers Samurai float entertained the crowds as it rolled down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
A B2 bomber kicks off the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Ms. Rodeo California 2012 Mackenzie Cayford waves at the crowds as she heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
A member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation waves to the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of Los Angeles float, titled “Dinosaurs in L.A.’s backyard,” won the Crown City Innovation Award for best use of imagination and innovation to advance the art of float design during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Princess’ Award went to the Rotary International’s “Inching towards the end of polio” for most beautiful float 35 feet and under during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Detail shot of the City of Sierra Madre float “Colorful Animation” as it rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Western Asset Management float titled “Imagine in America” won the National Trophy for best depiction of life in the U.S.A., past present or future, during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The city of Pasadena mayor Bill Bogaard waves as he heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of Burbank float, titled “The Dream Machine,” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city entry, national or international. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association float, If Pigs Could Fly, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Bob Hope Humor Award for most comical and amusing entry. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of Glendale float titled “Just Imagine the Music, Fun and Freedom,” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Oregon color guard wow the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Detail shot of the Girl Scouts of Greater L.A. float, titled 100 years of Girls Scouts - What will you do today?,” as it rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. This float won the Past Presidents’ trophy for most creatived design and use of both floral and nonfloral materials. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The China Airlines float titled Spirit of Prosperity and Harmony rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. China Airlines won the Internaiton Award for most beautiful entry, outside of U.S. and D.C. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Wisconsin mascot pumps up the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Wisconsin cheerleaders pump up the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Oregon mascot pumps up the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Oregon cheerleaders pump up the crowds on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Kenny G performs on the American Honda float as it heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Kenny G performs on the American Honda float as it heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Kenny G performs on the American Honda float as it heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The University of Winsconsin Band plays for the crowds during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Downey Rose Float Association’s “Enchantede Paradise,” front and the China Airlines float titled Spirit of Prosperity and Harmony, behind, roll down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Downey won the Founders’ Award for most beautiful float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization and China Airlines won the Internaiton Award for most beautiful entry, outside of U.S. and D.C. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Downey Rose Float Association’s “Enchantede Paradise,” front and the China Airlines float titled Spirit of Prosperity and Harmony, behind, roll down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Downey won the Founders’ Award for most beautiful float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization and China Airlines won the Internaiton Award for most beautiful entry, outside of U.S. and D.C. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Pulaski High School ¿Red Raider Marching Band¿ (Pulaski, WI) plays tubas as it marches down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
A dancer on the California Clock Company float, titled Timeless Fun For Everyone, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The California Clock Company float, titled Timeless Fun For Everyone, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The California Clock Company float, titled Timeless Fun For Everyone, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band heads down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band (Kyoto, Japan) Colorado Blvd. plays for the crowds during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The 123rd Rose Parade heads down Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Tournament of Roses president Rick Jackson waves to the crowds lines up on Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Royal Court float rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Queen Drew Washington, center, waves to the crowds along with her court. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The Royal Court float rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. Queen Drew Washington, center, waves to the crowds along with her court. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of South Pasadena float titled “When life gives you lemons...” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Fantasy Award for most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The City of Burbank float, titled “The Dream Machine,” rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city entry, national or international. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
The La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association float, If Pigs Could Fly, rolls down Colorado Blvd. during the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. The float won the Bob Hope Humor Award for most comical and amusing entry. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
A parade goes sleeps early in the morning near a warm fire as she waits for the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)
Eddie Gonzalez, 15, and Lizbeth Williams, 26, both from Altadena, are startled awake by honking tow trucks early in the morning before the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, January 2, 2011. (Raul Roa/Staff Photographer)