Rose Parade 2024: Live coverage of every float, marching band and more

The 135th Rose Parade kicks off in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music,” which is fitting for the performances throughout the parade.

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The opening number will feature Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, David Archuleta who was runner of “American Idol” in 2008, Cassadee Pope who was the first female winner of  “The Voice” in 2012 and local Los Angeles artist Rush Davis. The Parade will conclude with a grand finale performance from Jordin Sparks, who was the youngest contestant to win “American Idol” when she was 17 years old.

Also on theme is this year’s Grand Marshal, Audra McDonald, who has had quite the Broadway career. McDonald has been awarded more Tony Award performance wins than any other actor. She has also received two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award.

Here are the latest updates from the 2024 Rose Parade:

Jan. 1 – 7:00 a.m.

With one hour before start time, the sun begins to rise on Colorado Blvd. where the Rose Parade will take place.

Westchester University Marching Band get ready for #roseparade pic.twitter.com/RMCYpwCXtq

— Sarah Reingewirtz (@sarahimages) January 1, 2024

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The crowd is ready for the #RoseParade to begin

Here’s our guide if you’re watching form home: https://t.co/WRJykrWVLY#RoseParade2024 @PasStarNews pic.twitter.com/fBtCfS0F7j

— Carolyn Burt (Taylor’s Version) (@CarolynBurt_) January 1, 2024

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Jan. 1 – 6:00 a.m.

Our reporters were up bright and early to talk with attendees about how early they arrived to reserve a good viewing spot for the parade.

Fernando Lopez and Miriam Hermosa are dancing in the streets to keep warm ahead of the #RoseParade pic.twitter.com/TjxtuSZKxD

— Lisa Ann Jacobs (@lisaannjacobs) January 1, 2024

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Guadalupe Argueta and Juan Godinez from Hamilton,NJ are first timers at #RoseParade. They joined another family’s firepit in the wee hours. They were visiting friends in LA for the holidays and thought “why not?” said Godinez. “You want to see life!” He said “see it live” pic.twitter.com/Qxo2QpdCrz

— Lisa Ann Jacobs (@lisaannjacobs) January 1, 2024

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Miriam Hermoso enjoys the fire from her fire pit at Rose Parade 2024 #Roseparade2024 pic.twitter.com/QCefcAasIx

— Steve Scauzillo (@stevscaz) January 1, 2024

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Pasadena Pacers running club taking advantage of an empty Colorado Blvd and a captive audience before the #RoseParade pic.twitter.com/RuD3kcaDkW

— Lisa Ann Jacobs (@lisaannjacobs) January 1, 2024

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Line at Starbucks stretches past three stores in old Pasadena. “It woo be like this until parade starts, said an employee #Roseparade pic.twitter.com/jBEtYW9ZdV

— Steve Scauzillo (@stevscaz) January 1, 2024

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People stop to get early look at city of Altadena float #Roseparade pic.twitter.com/hnxIqTmE3X

— Steve Scauzillo (@stevscaz) January 1, 2024

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Charles, 13, directs folks to their seats #RoseParade pic.twitter.com/ECQI4igS4d

— Sarah Reingewirtz (@sarahimages) January 1, 2024

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Follow our reporters on X, formerly Twitter:

Lisa Jacobs: @lisaannjacobs

Steve Scauzillo: @stevscaz

Christina Merino: @christinam_love

Georgia Valdes: @ValdesGeorgia

Victoria Ivie: @vwritesap

Dean Musgrove: @deanmusgrove

Sarah Reingewirtz: @sarahimages

Trevor Stamp: @mortrev

Libby Cline: @lcphoto13

Carolyn Burt: @CarolynBurt_

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Source: Orange County Register