The 121st Tournament of Roses Parade, with the theme A Cut Above The Rest, will take place on Friday, January 1, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. (PST) featuring spirited marching bands from throughout the nation, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping equestrian units. On January 1, 2010, KTLA begins its day-long coverage of the Rose Parade with Backstage at The Parade at 6 a.m., followed by Parade Countdown at 7 a.m., both live and hosted by KTLA news personalities.

KTLA 5’s live, high-definition and commercial-free broadcast of the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade begins at 8 a.m. with expert and lively commentary from Bob Eubanks and Stephanie Edwards. KTLA’s live presentation of the Rose Parade will be followed by encore broadcasts at 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. [...]

For well over 100 years, the Tournament of Roses has been a New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena. The Rose Bowl Parade is on TV, but to be there is even more exciting. Pasadena has many fun attractions. There’s the botanical gardens, the Norton Simon Museum, Old Town Pasadena, and many more child-friendly family activities. The biggest annual event in Pasadena is one of the most famous parades in the world, the Tournament of Roses, or Rose Bowl Parade. If part of your New Year travel plans include coming to Pasadena to see the Rose Bowl Parade in person, you and your family might benefits from some tips and ideas regarding how to best view the parade. [...]