An image of the Explore Louisiana Rose Parade float, which features a large Mardi Gras Jester.

Catch Explore Louisiana in the 2025 Rose Parade

Explore Louisiana showcase the vibrant culture of our state during the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, celebrating with this year's theme, "Best Day Ever!"

What is the Rose Parade?

It's no secret that parades are a staple in Louisiana. On January 1, 2025, we're bringing our signature flair to California for the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade. The theme for this year's event is “Best Day Ever!”

The parade features three types of entries: floral-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands. The Tournament of Roses features three types of entries: floral-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands. Though the floats are professionally designed, they are decorated by volunteers days before the parade. All are invited to join the fun and help! 

Louisiana’s 2025 float will proudly feature an alligator adorned with beads, carrying a Cajun dance hall and pots of boiled seafood—symbolizing the food, music and joy that define a “Louisiana Saturday night.” On New Year’s Eve, the floats are judged based on design, floral presentation and entertainment value. 

Rendering of the Explore Louisiana float for the 2025 Rose Parade.

Rendering of the 2025 Explore Louisiana Float.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that Louisiana will participate in the Rose Parade, and each year our float has captured awards for its stunning design and unique celebration of Louisiana culture. In previous years, our floats have won the Wrigley Legacy Award and Showmanship Awards, and we’re ready to do it again in 2025!

On New Year’s Day, the floats travel more than five miles, parading in front of more than 700,000 people. Following the parade is Floatfest, which features all the floats that made appearances on the route. Attendees have the chance to see the complexities of these beautiful floral float designs up close. 

Whether joining us from home or from Pasadena, we can't wait to show you how to #FeedYourSoul in Louisiana.

Float walkers walk beside the Explore Louisiana float at the Rose Parade.
A shot of the Explore Louisiana Rose Parade float.
A woman and her daughter receive a rose from the float walkers accompanying the Explore Louisiana Rose Parade float.
Explore Lousiana volunteers decorate the float for the Rose Parade.

Traveling to Pasadena? Here's How to Get Involved

Planning to be in Pasadena for the Rose Parade? You can get involved in float decorating! Volunteers are welcome to help bring the Louisiana float to life. For more information, click here for more information about volunteering.

Mid-Parade Entertainment

For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana will provide the mid-parade entertainment. Rising country artist Timothy Wayne, who toured with Tim McGraw and Carley Pearce this summer, will perform “Louisiana Saturday Night” live. Wayne is currently signed with UMG Nashville and is working on his first studio album.

How to Watch

Catch the 2025 Rose Parade live on January 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. PST/10 a.m. CST. You can watch on ABC, NBC, Pluto TV, FuboTV, or streaming online on Peacock. Check your local listings for more information.

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