‘Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose’: And there’s a festival for it

The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is part of ‘America's New Year Celebration’ held in Pasadena, California each year on New Year's Day. (AFP Photo)

Updated on: Jan 03, 2017 1:33 AM IST

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The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is part of ‘America's New Year Celebration’ held in Pasadena, California each year on New Year's Day. (AFP Photo)

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The ‘Rose Cast’ of 250 performers opens the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena. (AFP Photo)

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Two parade-goers wearing New Year's hats and glasses await the start of the 128th Rose Parade. (AFP Photo)

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The United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band marches in the Rose Parade. (AFP Photo)

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The Monkey King on the BDK float passes spectators. The parade's “Never on Sunday” tradition dates to 1893, the first year since the start of the event that New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday. To avoid frightening horses that would be hitched outside churches on a Sunday the parade was moved to the next day, January 2. (AFP Photo)

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An actor and actress depicting RAGU founders, Assunta and Giovanni Cantisano, ride on the float ‘Simmered in Tradition’ during judging for the 128th Rose Parade on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (AP Phoyo)

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Volunteers finish up an American Flag covered entirely in organic material for the RAGU 80th anniversary float. (AP Photo)

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‘Simmered in Tradition’ -- the RAGU float and winner of the National Trophy for best depiction of past, present or future life in the United States, travels down Colorado Boulevard during the 128th Rose Parade. (AP Photo)

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Performers open the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. (AFP Photo)