2014 Rose Parade, the 125th New Year's Day celebration event in Pasadena, Calif., features 46 float entries that were designed following this year's theme "Dreams Come True." It will be broadcasted live on television and online in the U.S. beginning at 8 a.m. PST/11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Information on how to watch the parade free online can be found below.
The 46 float entries will be judged by float judges Cheryl Cecchetto, James Folsom and Rene van Rems, and winners will be announced by Tournament of Roses president Scott Jenkins. Twenty four of the 46 floral masterpieces will receive awards in a variety of categories and specifications, including creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation and dramatic impact.
"Rose Parade floats are designed, built and decorated by teams who put heart and soul into each unique presentation," said Richard De Jesu, chairman of Tournament's Judging Committee, according to Pasadena Tournament of Roses news. "Our esteemed panel of judges looks at each float through a creative lens and identifies those elements that are most entertaining to viewers. All three judges bring a diverse set of skills that complement each other's knowledge in their profession."
In addition, the selection and appearance of Rose Queen and Royal Courts in the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game are yet another cherished tradition.
Ana Marie Acosta, 17, Polytechnic school, is the 96th Rose Queen, and the Rose Princesses are Sarah Elizabeth Hansen, 19, Pasadena City College; Kayla Diyana Johnson Granberry; 17, Pasadena High School; Jamie Ann Kwong, 17, La Salle High School; Katherine Diane Lipp, 17, La Canada High School; Elyssia Hadi Widjaja, 17, San Marino High School; and Elizabeth Katie Woolf, 17, La Canada High School.
This year, over 900 Pasadena-area young women participated in the Royal Court tryout, according to Tournament of Roses. The chosen Royal Court has made over 100 community and media appearances since October, culminating with the Rose Parade presented by Honda and Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO.
While the event will be mainly focused on the floats, top marching bands from all over the world are invited. Many of the nation's top high school marching bands, along with college and organizational marching bands participate.
The two-hour long parade can be watched on the following television channels and local listings: America, live on ABC, NBC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Los Angeles KTLA5, Univision, Red TV, Sky Link.
The Rose Parade also airs in many countries abroad. The event's main foreign outlets are MVS Television, American Focus Network, Zcafe, China Movie, Sky Pacific, albavision, MediaCorp.
Those without access to TV can watch the Rose Parade live. A live stream of the festival is available on WatchABC.
Meanwhile, the Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Michigan State will air at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on ESPN, and can be watched online from WatchESPN website.
The floats, listed with the builder are (alphabetically by sponsoring company or organization):
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Fiesta Parade Floats
American Honda, Phoenix Decorating Company
The Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, Fiesta Parade Floats
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built
Cal Poly Universities, Self Built
China Airlines Ltd., Artistic Entertainment Services
City of Alhambra, CA, Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Beverly Hills, Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Glendale, CA, Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Hope, Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Los Angeles, Phoenix Decorating Company
Dole Packaged Foods, Fiesta Parade Floats
Donate Life, Phoenix Decorating Company
Downey Rose Float Association, Self Built
eHarmony, Phoenix Decorating Company
Farmers Insurance, Phoenix Decorating Company
K9s4Cops, Fiesta Parade Floats
Kaiser Permanente, Fiesta Parade Floats
Kiwanis International, Phoenix Decorating Company
La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association, Self Built
Lions Clubs International, Phoenix Decorating Company
The Lucy Pet Foundation, Inc., Fiesta Parade Floats
Lutheran Layman's League, Phoenix Decorating Company
Macy*s, Fiesta Parade Floats
Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia, Artistic Entertainment Services
Miracle-Gro, Fiesta Parade Floats
NBC's The Voice, Artistic Entertainment Services
Odd Fellows Rebekahs Rose Float, Phoenix Decorating Company
Public Storage, Paradiso Parade Floats
RFD-TV, Phoenix Decorating Company
Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc., Phoenix Decorating Company
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Fiesta Parade Floats
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Phoenix Decorating Company
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association, Self Built
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Self Built
Stella Rosa Wines, Fiesta Parade Floats
Singpoli Group, Paradiso Parade Floats
Torrance Rose Float Association, Fiesta Parade Floats
Trader Joe's, Phoenix Decorating Company
Underground Service Alert - 811, Fiesta Parade Floats
Western Asset Management Co., Phoenix Decorating Company
The Wingtip-To-Wingtip Association, Fiesta Parade Floats
