2001 Rose Parade

For the first time in Tournament of Roses history, the Parade is intentionally stopped. The United States Army Golden Knights Paratroopers land on the Parade Route in front of the VFW float saluting Bob Hope. In a wonderful and emotional moment, which captured the patriotic theme of the Parade, Fabric of America, the paratroopers salute the Bob Hope float and the Mr. Hope – a two time Rose Parade Grand Marshal – salutes back.