Ringing in the new year Pasadena style!

There is nothing quite as exciting as being able to wake up on New Years day, turn on the TV to find out about the day's floats, hop in the shower and then walk 4 blocks to view the most beautiful parade ever...The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena California.

David and I at the parade. Here is what we saw this year...

George Lucas was the Grand Marshall for the parade this year and he brought his Star Wars characters.

Bet you didn't know Star Wars had a marching band

All of the floats are made from organic materials. Such as flowers, plants, grain, seeds, spices, etc. There is nothing synthetic in any of the floats. They are intricate works of art.

The Dragons sponsored by Honda

The Octopus' Garden by Trader Joe's - they played the song with the same name from the Beatle's White Album

I am a big USC fan since moving to Southern CA

The Oakridge Boys - not looking too natural and healthy...

Michigan State marching band - I think...

The animal guy, Jack Hanna

The Rose Queen and her court