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1900
The first motion picture of the Rose Parade is produced by Vitascope Company. Even though it was screened days, weeks and even months later, this was the first time that the parade was seen "live" by audiences throughout the United States.
1901
First year that motorized vehicles are allowed as float entries. At this time, there was little enthusiasm for the autos, which were forced to appear at the rear of the Parade so as not to scare the horses.
1902
First Rose Bowl Game played at Tournament Park (Caltech's current athletic field). University of Michigan routs Stanford University, 49-0. As the crowd of spectators arrived for the game, it soon became apparent that the 1,000 seats would not be enough. The mob of 8,500 created a stampede. While no one was seriously injured, due to the over-excitement of the crowd and the lopsided score, football was abandoned on New Year's Day until 1916.
1904
First chariot races staged, inspired in part by the best-selling book Ben Hur. The chariot races, held at Tournament Park, continued until 1915 when it was decided that while the event was indeed popular, it was far too dangerous and expensive.
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