Admiral and Mrs. William S. Sims with an unidentified woman standing next to a train. Mrs. Sims holds a bouquet of roses. This photograph was probably taken in December of 1933 when Admiral Sims arrived in Pasadena to officiate as the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade.
"Mother's Day" float with Verna Richardson seated on a heart-shaped throne and attendants representing "Love," "Happiness," "Peace," and "Joy." A boy holds a sign reading "San Fernando" and 6 out-walkers attached to the float with ribbons are visible, including 2 holding a sign at the front. The float was entered by the city of San Fernando. The float is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Newport Harbor float with 3 children in 3 floral yachts. The float is shown as it passes the Goodhue Flagpole in the center of the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Tournament of Roses float with 4 women dressed in light-colored classical (?) gowns. Spectators stand in front of a building with a signs reading: "Nash," and "Earl ... Motor Co."
Float with 2 trumpeters in the front, a floral eagle in the middle and a queen with crown seated on a throne at the back. Attendants and three outwalkers are also visible.
Rose Parade spectators in a 2-tiered grandstand with pine tree and San Gabriel Mountains in background on the north side of Colorado Blvd. at St. John Avenue. This block later became a freeway overpass. The dome of Pasadena City Hall is to the left of the lamp post.
The float features 5 children and 3 adults. It was constructed to look like an old sailing ship, with the initials "PHS" on the top sail, "Junior HS" on the middle sail, and "elementary schools" on the bottom sail. Photo appears (reversed) with article "All Southland Represented at Rose Tournament," Los Angeles Times, 02 Jan. 1924: A10.
"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How does Your Garden Grow?" was the theme of this float, entered by the elementary schools of Pasadena. Mary is represented by Gladys Brooks and the other girls on the float are Ramona Martin, Kathryn Snyder, Eleanor Bothell, Phyllis Williams and Frances Ewer. The float is shown at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Orange Grove Blvd.
Float sponsored by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce represents a hill with cottages suspended above the world, which was revolving. It was the winner of the Grand Sweepstakes. 1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song.
1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song. Photograph appears on the photo page "Glendale and Long Beach Share in Major Honors," Los Angeles Times, 02 Jan. 1927: 28.
Float sponsored by the city of Glendale, which was awarded Second Place Class A. Two sailors accompany the float as out walkers. 1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song. A different photograph of this float appears in the photo page "Glendale and Long Beach Share in Major Honors," Los Angeles Times, 02 Jan. 1927: 28.
1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song. Photograph appears in the photo page "Camera highlights along line of march," Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 1927: 1.
1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song. Photograph appears in the photo page "Camera highlights along line of march," Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 1927: 1.
1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song. Reported in "FLOAT BEAUTY SETS MARK...," Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 1927: 14.
Pipe band musicians wearing full highland dress. 1927 was the first year the Rose Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song.
View of 2 men costumed as gondoliers carrying a banner announcing the start of the 47th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade, with a motor cycle policeman on the left and a marching band following in the distance.
View of the Manhattan Beach float with Elnora Record seated in a large, pink shell riding the crest of a wave, with Helene Epperson and Charlotte Havlu costumed as mermaids riding surfboards, and 2 little girls, Barbara Mae Pitzer and Rosemary Dubarry seated on either side. Following behind are Altadena's "Benjamin Franklin" float and Inglewood's "Pioneer" float.
Tournament of Roses parade float with elks, a boy in elks attire, other children in costume, and with two male outwalkers in elks attire, sponsored by the Huntington Park Lodge #1415, prize winner Tournament of Roses
"Rock of Ages" float surmounted by a cross and 2 children dressed as angels, and drawn by 2 white donkeys. A woman dressed in a white Biblical costume seeking peace and refuge walks next to the donkeys. The float, designed by Col. William H. Gooding, was entered by the Salvation Army.
This photograph depicts a rear view of Dr. Ross Company’s float swerving down Colorado Boulevard when failed brakes sent the frightened ponies scampering.
Large May basket on float with 6 visible riders with the 2 in front holding shields bearing the letters: "TR." The float is seen at the intersection of Orange Grove and is seen at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Blvd.
Float illustrating the tale of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, submitted by the Pasadena Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce. Behind the tree is Jack Burzell, dressed as the boy George Washington, and behind him is a round cameo-type portrait of Washington executed in flowers.
Three boys perched on top of a sign reading "Pasadena Art Institute...Garden" with spectators standing in front of them on the route of the Rose Parade