The 2013 Rose Parade in Pictures

by Dr. V | Wednesday | January 2, 2013 | 2 comments

I was so thrilled to be able to see the Rose Parade this year live and in person. The extras, like seeing Jane as Grand Marshal and getting to meet some absolutely incredible members of the military participating in the Canines With Courage float, was just added icing on the cake. My hosts at Natural Balance were incredibly kind, helpful and amazing to all of us who were fortunate enough to enjoy their hospitality. Hope you enjoy some of the great photographs we were able to take while we were there! Happy, happy new year to you all!

And so it begins

The leading float from the 2013 Rose Parade sets the tone for the day.

Semper Fi

The Marine Corps band rests before taking up their tubas at the start of the show.

Spirit of Aloha

The Hawaii Pa'u Riders all hail from the State of Hawaii.

Who let the dog out?

A beagle peeks out from the HGTV "All Paths Lead Home" float.

Destination Cars

Mater, Lightning McQueen and Sally race back and forth across the elaborate Disneyland Cars Land float.

Canines with Courage

In one of the most talked about moments of the parade, Army Sgt First Class Eric Pazz leaped from the float to surprise his wife and child in the bleachers.

We meant to do that

Dole celebrates Latin America with a Costa Rica inspired float that includes a fire spewing volcano.

Wonderful Indonesia

20 dancers representing the Solo Batik Carnival accompanied the beautiful entry from the Republic of Indonesia.

Come with me- on a magic carpet ride

The Kiwanis float gives new meaning to the Flying Nun.

With this parade I thee wed

A lucky couple weds on the "Love Float."

It's a bird...it's a plane

The B2 flyover is one of the most thrilling parts of the Rose Parade. With a wingspan of 172 feet, it creates quite a stir.

We love Jane!

Grand Marshal Jane Goodall continues to promote her message of global conservation.

Prime Time Express

The youngest member of this all female mounted drill team from Texas is a mere seven years old.

Regal Equines

The Valley Hunt club initiated the Rose Parade; equine teams are a long standing tradition in the parade.

Live the Dream

The Shriners Hospitals for Children float represents two signature Shriners events- a football game and a golf tournament- that raise awareness of the mission to prove high quality pediatric care.