The Elks’ “Cherished Memories” float travels along Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena during the 2025 Rose Parade. “Pancake Breakfast” is one of the dozens of floats expected to roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. It was built by volunteers from Sierra Madre, a small foothill town that narrowly escaped the worst of the Eaton fire, which destroyed swaths of Altadena in January. The theme of the 137th Rose Parade is “The Magic in Teamwork.”It’s one of only five floats in the upcoming Rose Parade that are built by volunteers from the communities sponsoring them. “Bravo to Sierra Madre for listening.”

Source: Los Angeles Times December 23, 2025 14:01 UTC