122nd Tournament of Roses Parade

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122nd Tournament of Roses Parade

The 122nd running of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Members of the 230-student Southwest DeKalb High School Marching Panther Band from Decatur, prepare before setting off in the 122nd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Spotlights cast long shadows on parade-goers as they find their seats prior to the start of the 122nd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

The Southwest DeKalb High School Marching Panther Band from Decatur runs through its routine as it takes part in the 122nd Rose Parade. Southwest DeKalb and Central Carroll High School from Carrollton are the only Georgia schools participating in the parade, which features 15 marching bands.

The U.S. Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band from San Diego were among the early participants.

The All-Birdville Marching Band from Birdville, Texas, participates in the 122nd Rose Parade.

Rose Queen Evanne Friedmann is surrounded by her princesses as the parade kicks off.

The dance troupe for the All-Birdville Marching Band from Birdville, Texas, runs through its routine.

Members of the Discover Financial Services "A State Fair to Remember" float hold a pie eating contest during the parade.

"Living Well in Paradise, " was the entry by Dole.

Matthew Johnson, (from left) Natalie Johnson, Juliet Johnson, Perry Hotchkis, and Sarah Johnson, watch in awe as the parade floats make their way past their viewing spot.

The Namco Bandai Games America's float celebrated "Pac Man's 30th Anniversary Party."

Banda Musical Delfines from Mexico performs.

Officials clean up after horses along the parade route.

The Farmers Insurance's float was titled "Dream Machine."

The Wells Fargo "Building Dreams Friendships and Memories" float.

The RFD-TV entry, "One Nation."

The Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor band marches.

A four-legged crew member aboard the "Friends Having a Splash," reaches for a toy after launching off a platform.

The Quikrete Company's entry, "What America's Made Of," based on the children's story, "The Three Little Pigs."

The Rotary International presented its bear-themed "Building Communities, Bridging Continents" float.

The Dole "Living Well in Paradise" float featured dancers and fresh fruit.

A detailed view of the City of Los Angeles entry, "Cirque du Soleil Comes to Town."

The China Airlines entry and the entry for the City of Alhambra, California, line up.

The Sierra Madre, Calif., Rose Float Association entry, was titled "Suenos de California."

Detailed view of Anheuser-Busch's entry, "Proud to Serve Those Who Serve."

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Members of the 230-student Southwest DeKalb High School Marching Panther Band from Decatur, prepare before setting off in the 122nd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

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