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:


2000 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Celebration 2000: Visions of the Future""

For the first time in Tournament of Roses history, the Parade steps off with a “human theme banner” comprised entirely of people.

2001 Rose Parade

"Theme: "2001 Rose Parade""

For the first time in Tournament of Roses history, the Parade is intentionally stopped at the 2001 Rose Parade

2002 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Good Times""

Triggered by the events of September 11, 2001, the Rose Parade begins with a special patriotic opening featuring Grand Marshal Regis Philbin

2003 Rose Parade

Theme: "Theme: "Children's Dreams, Wishes and Imagination""

A trio of Grand Marshals – Bill Cosby, Art Linkletter, and Fred “Mister” Rogers – ushered in 2003 the 114th Rose Parade

2004 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Theme: "Music Music Music""

Led by legendary composer/conductor Grand Marshal John Williams, the 2004 Rose Parade celebrated the universal language with the theme Music

2005 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Theme: "Celebrate Family""

The parade theme, Celebrate Family, was beautifully represented by the magnificent floats, bands and equestrians in the Rose Parade.

2006 Rose Parade

"Theme: "It's Magical""

The parade theme, Celebrate Family, was beautifully represented by the magnificent floats, bands and equestrians in the Rose Parade.

2007 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Our Good Nature""

Led by legendary film maker, George Lucas, the 118th Rose Parade celebrated the theme Our Good Nature on Monday, January 1, 2007.

2008 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Passport to the World's Celebrations""

In the spirit of the theme, Passport to the World’s Celebrations, the 119th Rose Parade was led by Grand Marshal Emeril Laggasse

2009 Rose Parade

"Theme: "Theme: "Hats Off to Entertainment""

The 120th Rose Parade, themed Hats Off to Entertainment, lived up to its name by entertaining millions of viewers around the world.