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Past Parade Themes & Summaries

Each year, the new President of the Tournament of Roses has the privilege of selecting a theme for the upcoming festivities. The theme is used to inspire the ideas for the magnificent floral floats that will appear in the Rose Parade.

The theme for the 2012 Rose Parade is Just Imagine.

Below is a gallery of themes from throughout Tournament of Roses history:

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1990 Rose Parade

"Theme: "A World of Harmony""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.

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1991 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Fun 'n' Games""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.

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1992 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Voyages of Discovery""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.

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1993 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Entertainment on Parade""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.>

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1994 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Fantastic Adventure""

The 105th Tournament of Roses Parade was aired for the first time in its entirety to the People's Republic of China.

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1995 Rose Parade

"Theme: "SPORTS-Quest for Excellence""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.

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1996 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Kids' Laughter & Dreams""

KTLA broadcasts its 50th Rose Parade (the longest running local broadcast of the Parade).

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1997 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Life's Shining Moments""

In a tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the B-2 “Spirit,” also known as the stealth bomber, flew over the 108th Tournament of Roses Parade.

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1998 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Hav'n Fun""

Currently, there is no Rose Parade summary for this theme.

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1999 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Echoes of the Century""

The 1999 Rose Parade welcomed the first set of quadruple Grand Marshals in Rose Parade history.

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