The Tournament of Roses Parade is an annual event held in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day. It features elaborate floats decorated with flowers, along with marching bands and equestrian units. The parade is part of the larger Rose Bowl festivities, which include a college football game. The first parade took place in 1890, organized by the Pasadena Valley Hunt Club to showcase the region's beautiful flowers. Today, it attracts millions of spectators both in person and on television, celebrating creativity and community spirit while promoting the floral industry.