1943 – Second parade cancellation, caused by World War II. 1 January 1945 – Third parade cancellation, caused by World War II. 3 January 2002 – Tournament of Roses hosted the first BCS National Championship where Miami defeated Nebraska, 37–14, and the Parade and the Rose Bowl Game were held on separate days The animated 2007 film Bee Movie featured the Tournament of Roses. 1 January 2014 – The first same-sex marriage at the parade was held, for Aubrey Loots and Danny LeClair. 1 January 2019 – The parade was delayed near the end of the two-hour broadcast by NBC and ABC when the float commemorating the 150th anniversary of the First transcontinental railroad with the placing of the Golden Spike, entitled "Harmony Through Union", suffered a minor fire and blocked the parade route. The volunteers on board were able to evacuate safely, and the float was secured by LASD deputies and Pasadena police until it could be moved to allow the parade to resume, being able to still finish the parade while being towed. 1 January 2021 – Fourth parade cancellation, caused by COVID-19 pandemic. First cancellation in 76 years. 2 January 2023 – Singer Tanya Tucker will perform “Ready as I’ll Never Be” as the parade's grand finale. References External links Tournament of Roses Parade official site The Rose Diaries Rose Parade 2017, Pasadena, California Rose Parade float, 1936 at the Los Angeles Times Photographic Archive (Collection 1429). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles. 01 Events in Pasadena, California Annual events in Los Angeles County, California Rose Parade Flower festivals in the United States New Year in the United States Rose Parade American annual television specials New Year's television specials Rose Parade 1890 establishments in California Recurring events established in 1890 Annual events in California Tourist attractions in Pasadena, California