Vol. 52, No.02
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
January 08, 2014
Special Section
Local Events
Entertainment
Sports
Student Corner
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Local Cities Participate in the 125th Annual Rose Parade by Jo Anne Disney Pasadena
Sierra Madre and Cal Poly Universities both had entries in the 2014 Rose Parade. This year’s theme was “Dreams Come True.” Sierra Madre’s float was entitled, “Catching the Big
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One.” Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s float, “Bedtime Buccaneers” won the Crown City Innovation Award. According to sources, “the float was the only entry in the parade to be certified as ‘California Grown,’ meaning at least 85% of the flowers came from the state.” Also, the sensational Pasadena City College Honor Band was in the parade. Many members are from local area schools, includ-
ing: Temple City, South El Monte, Pasadena, Don Bosco, Gabrielino, South Pasadena and Walnut.
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Events Generate Magic
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by Cynthia Kurtz Pasadena
On January 1, 2014, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses hold its 125th Rose Parade with theme “Dreams Come True” with Grand Marshall Vin Scully. Following will be the 100th Rose Bowl Game. This is the perfect time to thank the Tournament for their contributions to our region’s identity, economy and fun. In 1890, the members of the Valley Hunt Club voted to hold a parade. They would decorate their horses
and buggies with flowers. The parade would be followed with a variety of games - tug of war, jousts, and foot races. 2,000 people came out to enjoy the New Year’s activities. Blooming flowers and being able to hold outdoor games on January 1st - in the middle of winter - was a great reason for the Indiana Colony settlers to celebrate.
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