LA's Very Own KTLA 5 is proud to offer live, nonstop coverage of the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025.
Our broadcast and streaming coverage begins at 4 a.m. with an encore presentation of the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade with grand marshal Audra McDonald.
The live broadcast from Pasadena begins at 6 a.m. with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” access to the parade preparations and floats.
The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. Pacific and ends at approximately 10 a.m., and will be presented in its entirety and commercial-free on KTLA 5, online at KTLA.com and streaming on the free KTLA+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs.
If you miss some of the live broadcast, don’t worry. You can watch a replay of the parade from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.
The Rose Parade is a beloved New Year’s Day tradition for millions worldwide. It spans 5 ½ miles along Colorado Blvd., featuring floral-covered floats, equestrian units, marching bands, and Tournament Entries. Many participants have deep-rooted connections to the Tournament of Roses, preserving its rich traditions.
The parade has evolved significantly since its inception, where it initially drew 3,000 spectators with flower-covered, horse-drawn carriages. Today, the floats are technological and artistic marvels adorned with flowers and natural materials.
Over 80,000 volunteer hours are contributed annually by 935 members of the Tournament of Roses Association, known as “White Suiters.”
The theme of the 136th Rose Parade is “Best Day Ever!”
“The 2025 theme celebrates life’s best moments – those unexpected times that bring a smile, warm our hearts and fill us with joy,” said newly-installed President Ed Morales.
Billie Jean King, a sports icon and equality champion, was named Grand Marshal. Musical guests include Aloe Blacc, Dynamic Kiesza, Betty Who and Debbie Gibson.
The Rose Parade Band Cam:
Marching bands from across the nation and around the world will participate in the 2025 Rose Parade, and KTLA 5 is excited to offer an exclusive view of their performances once again.
The Rose Parade Band Cam provides a live, unedited and unnarrated view of the bands with synchronized audio as they travel through the TV broadcast zone. The live stream will be available at KTLA.com/bandcam and on KTLA’s Facebook page.
