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Rose Bowl Parade 2010 Photos: Tournament of Roses Parade

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Rose Parade

The 121st Rose Parade was a feast for the eyes. The colorful floats and marching bands culminated in the Rose Bowl Football Game. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade kicked off at 8:00am (PST) Friday morning, January 1st, 2010. The annual  parade was first held January 1, 1890 in Pasadena, California.

See 20 Slideshow Photos of the 2010 Rose Parade Below

The 2010 Rose Parade Grand Marshal was Captain Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III. Captain Sullenberger was the pilot who heroically carried out the emergency landing and operation of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, on January 15, 2009, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard. Past Grand Marshals have included Emeril Lagasse, George Lucas, William Shatner, Senator John Glenn, Kermit the Frog and Mickey Mouse.

Want one last look at the real floats? Viewing Rose Parade Floats, Taking Pictures Up Close Jan. 2-3, 2010

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Sources: tournamentofroses.com

Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)


 


 
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Slideshow: 20 Photos of the 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade

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American Honda, "Ship of Dreams" float makes it's way along Colorado Blvd. during the 121st Rose Parade in Pasadena Calif., on Friday, Jan 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Slideshow: 20 Photos of the 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade

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Donna Diegel owned and operated two wholesale/retail bakeries, a large catering company, decorated hundreds of wedding cakes, and is a self-professed wine-O. She now lives on a 40-foot sailboat, cooking, baking, blogging and writing as a galley slave. Donna is also the National Food Blog Examiner...

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