The 116th Rose Parade commenced with an entertaining opening ceremony featuring Rose Queen Ashley Moreno, Tournament of Roses President Dave Davis and Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse along with many of his Disney family members in a singing, dancing performance. The parade theme, Celebrate Family, was beautifully represented by the magnificent floats, bands and equestrians in the Rose Parade.
The 2005 Rose Bowl Game featured a historic match-up – the first time ever that the University of Michigan and the University of Texas have met on the gridiron, as well as the first time the Longhorns ever visited the Rose Bowl. The game was exciting to the finish, with a last minute field goal giving the Longhorns a 38-37 victory over Michigan