The Tournament of Roses parade and Rose Bowl sport sometimes assist ring in the brand new yr on Jan. 1, however this yr they’re going to occur a day later.
PASADENA, Calif. — The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl sport, often an iconic New Year’s Day custom, will occur a day later this yr.
Here’s why the festive floral floats, marching bands and the Granddaddy of Them All will happen on Monday, Jan. 2 in 2023.
Why is not the parade on New Year’s Day?
The annual Rose Parade parade, recognized greatest for its intricate and elaborate florally-decorated floats, sometimes helps us ring in the brand new yr on the morning of Jan. 1. This yr, for less than the twentieth time in its 134-year history, the occasions will happen on Jan. 2 as a substitute.
That’s as a result of the organizer of the parade, the Tournament of Roses Association, has a longstanding custom to by no means maintain the parade on a Sunday.
The parade started in 1890 and was yearly held on New Year’s Day. In 1893, when the parade was to fall on a Sunday for the primary time, organizers moved it to the following day to keep away from interfering with worship providers or scaring horses tied up exterior the church buildings.
The custom has continued since and final occurred in 2017.
How to watch the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
The 134th Rose Parade begins at 8 a.m. Pacific Time (11 a.m. Eastern) on Jan. 2, 2023 in Pasadena, California.
The Rose Parade can be broadcast on ABC and NBC community stations.
It will even stream on Peacock.
After the parade, Penn State and Utah play in the 109th Rose Bowl. It can be broadcast at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. Eastern) on ESPN.
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