Thousands of spectators lined the streets in Pasadena on Monday, January 2 to witness the 134th Rose Parade.
The parade started at 8 a.m., opening with a performance by Fitz and The Tantrums aboard the Honda float"Forever Determined."
Some families have been camping out on Colorado Boulevard for 10 years to make sure they get a good spot to view all the beautiful floats. This year's parade theme is"Turning the Corner," with Tournament of Roses President Amy Wainscott saying it is meant to celebrate the potential of every new year and rising above challenges.
More than 20 marching bands performed during the parade, hailing from as far away as China, Panama, Italy and Japan, and also featuring the bands of the two universities participating in the Rose Bowl Game -- Utah and Penn State.Mark Edralin has been watching the parade on tv since he was a kid, but he says TV doesn't do justice to these floats.
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