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Rose Parade 2012: Sunny skies, smaller crowds and an Occupy march

Forty-four floats, 16 marching bands, 22 equestrian troupes and one giant octopus later, Tournament of the Roses officials have announced the 24 winners of the 123rd Pasadena Rose Bowl parade, giving tops honors to Perhaps the most anticipated float of the 2012 Rose Parade is an unofficial entrant: a giant "Occupy Octopus" made out of [...]

Rose Parade 2012: Occupy activists form 'peacekeeping' team

Undeniably, military might and corporate cachet will be front and center in the Just Imagine Rose Parade. But, immediately following the might and money march comes the occupiers' march — the people's march. Undeniably, military might and corporate cachet will be front and center in the Just Imagine Rose Parade. But, immediately following the might [...]

Rose Parade governed by unique set of laws

Dozens of floats, all made entirely from flowers and other organic materials, marching bands, cheerleaders and Occupy protesters? This year's Tournament of the Roses parade promises to be a little different. But no worries: The 123rd Rose Parade will be held Monday January 2nd. 2012 starting at 8:00 AM (Pacific). The parade will be broadcast [...]