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1916
Football, and what would become known as the Rose Bowl Game, is reinstated at Tournament Park.

Catherine Wright is the first woman to pilot a float. She drives Eagle Rock's entry.

Tournament of Roses co-founder, Dr. Rowland, is named Grand Marshal for the seventh and final time. He retires from Tournament leadership.

1917
Oregon defeats Pennsylvania 14-0. Hotels from Yokohama and Manila enter massive floral floats for the first time.

1918
"Patriotism" becomes the first Rose Parade theme. Parade spectators number 250,000 -- the largest crowd to date. Pasadenans enjoy 86-degree weather on New Year's Day.

   Manilla Float, 1917 - Click to Enlarge
Raymond Hotel Entry, 1917 - Click to Enlarge
British tank in flowers, entered by Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 1918 - Click to Enlarge
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce entry, 1919 - Click to Enlarge
  

 
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