Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III, the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2010 Tournament of Roses festivities. As Grand Marshal, Sullenberger will ride in the 121st Rose Parade in front of a worldwide television audience, and toss the coin before the 96th Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2010.

We have the announcement made from the Tournament House here:

Captain Sullenberger and The Royal Court