The 127th Tournament of Roses Parade is scheduled to start Friday morning, January 1, 2016 at 8 a.m. PST (11 AM ET/10AM CT) in Pasadena, California. The Rose Bowl parade begins the day for the official New Year’s Day celebrations of the day.
What is the Tournament of Roses Parade Theme?
“Find your adventure.”
The 126th Annual Rose Bowl Parade 2016 is televised on ABC and NBC starting at 11:00 ET/10:00 CT.
The Rose Bowl Parade route begins with the formation at Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard, south of Colorado Boulevard.
In Arlington Heights on Comcast …
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 7 Standard Definition
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 187 ABC WLS-TV HD (High Definition)
In Arlington Heights on WOW! Internet and Cable TV …
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 7 Standard Definition
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 200 ABC WLS-TV HD (High Definition)
In Arlington Heights on AT&T U-verse …
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 7 Standard Definition
ABC WLS-TV — Ch 1007 ABC WLS-TV HD (High Definition)
In Chicago on RCN …
Channel Lineup for RCN in Chicago …
ABC is Channel 07 for standard definition WLS-TV
ABC is Channel 607 HD for High Definition WLS-DTV
ABC WLS-TV over the air channel is 7 (7.1), digital is 44.
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Since the Rose Bowl takes place on public property, NBC and other television stations also broadcast the Rose Bowl Parade.
NBC listing …
In Arlington Heights on Comcast …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is Channel 188 HD for High Definition WMAQ-TV
In Arlington Heights on WOW! Internet and Cable TV …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is Channel 203 HD for High Definition WMAQ-TV
In Arlington Heights on AT&T U-verse …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is CHannel 1005 for High Definition WMAQ-TV
In Chicago on RCN …
Channel Lineup for RCN in Chicago …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is Channel 605 HD for High Definition WMAQD
WMAQ-TV over the air channel is 5.1, digital is 29.
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Time Warner Cable Channel Lineup — first time users will be prompted for zip code …
FIND NBC FOR THE NEW YEAR’S DAY ROSE BOWL PARADE on U-verse on AT&T U-verse
AT&T U-verse Channel Lineup — first time users will prompted for zip code
Google Map of Rose Bowl Parade …
View Rose Parade route in a larger map
The 5.5-mile parade route takes about 2.5 hours to complete. The Tournament of Roses Parade has followed the same route — mainly following Colorado Boulevard (Pasadena’s main thoroughfare and a segment of the former US 66) — for many decades. The day before the parade, the entire neighborhood of streets south of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Blvds. are sealed off and reserved for the marshaling and staging of the dozens of floats, bands, equestrian units, and other elements. This staging area is referred to as the “Formation Area” and is managed by the Formation Area Committee.
On parade morning the various elements are merged and dispatched in front of Tournament House. The parade starts headed north on South Orange Grove Boulevard beginning at Ellis Street.
The main grandstands, including the main television and media stands, begin at the beginning of the trek on Colorado Boulevard.
There is a post-parade viewing area on Washington Boulevard and E Sierra Madre Boulevard near Pasadena High School.
The Hawkeye Marching Band and Iowa Spirit Squads have been hard at work in California! Watch for them today in the 127th…
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Floats
Most floats are built by professional float building-companies, and take nearly a year to construct. Some communities and organizational sponsors still rely on volunteers. Floats still use real, fresh flowers. The cost of flowers is included in the total cost of the float and paid for by the float sponsor.
See also …
Pasadena Star-News Rose Bowl Parade Live Coverage Feature
Rose Bowl Parade (Official Website)
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