Ushering in the new year with a ‘Tournament of Roses’

The Rose Parade, also called as the Tournament of Roses, is an annual parade held in Pasadena, California as part of USA’s New Year’s celebrations. It takes place on New Year’s Day, unless the day falls on a Sunday, in which case it happens on Monday. (AP)

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The Rose Parade, also called as the Tournament of Roses, is an annual parade held in Pasadena, California as part of USA’s New Year’s celebrations. It takes place on New Year’s Day, unless the day falls on a Sunday, in which case it happens on Monday. (AP)

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A horse is adorned with flowers in the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2016. (AFP)

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The United Sikh Mission float A Sikh-American Journey moves down Colorado Boulevard in the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, USA, Friday, January 1, 2016. (AP)

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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, center-left, stands on the City of Los Angeles Discover Los Angeles float during the 127th Rose Parade in California, USA, January 1, 2016. The Los Angeles float won the Mayor’s Trophy. (AP)

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The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration float, winner of the Extraordinaire Trophy, appears in the 127th Rose Parade in California, USA, January 1, 2016. (AP)

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Downtown Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern (centre) rides in the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) float Downtown Abbey: The Final Adventure, in the 127th Rose Parade in California, USA, January 1, 2016. (AFP)

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Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) float Downtown Abbey: The Final Adventure, waits to roll in the 127th Rose Parade in California, USA, January 1, 2016. (AFP)

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The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association float Are We There Yet? wins the Theme Trophy in the 127th Rose Parade in California, USA, January 1, 2016. (AP)