The float 'Circus Memories' heads down the parade route during the 110th Annual Rose Parade. (Photo: Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)
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For more than a century, the Rose Parade has delighted audiences across Southern California with its colorful, elaborate floats and fanfare.
The parade will celebrate its 131st year when floats being traveling through Pasadena at 8 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020. This year's theme is "The Power Of Hope," and Rita Moreno, Gina Torres and Laurie Hernandez will serve as year's Grand Marshals. Moreno, Torres and Hernandez "represent three generations of Latina powerhouses," the Pasadena Star News reported.
Ahead of the beloved New Year's tradition, we decided to take you on a stroll down memory lane. Here are photos from the Rose Parades past:
1960
President-elect Nixon, left, and comedian Bob Hope, at the Rose Bowl where they watched the battle between Ohio State and USC, Jan. 1, 1969. (Photo: AP)
Theme: "Tall Tales and True" Raymond A. Dorn, President U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Grand Marshal Margarethe Bertelson, Rose Queen
1975
Baseball player Hank Aaron waves to the crowd as grand marshal of the 1975 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Jan. 1, 1975. Riding with him in the open car is his wife, Billye. (Photo: AP)
Theme: "Heritage of America" Carl H. Hoelscher, President (deceased 3/24/74) Paul G. Bryan, President Henry L. "Hank" Aaron, Grand Marshal Robin Carr, Rose Queen
Actor Jimmy Stewart, grand marshal of the 93rd Tournament of Roses Parade, waves to the crowd as he's accompanied by his wife, Gloria, Jan. 1, 1982. (Photo:Reed Saxon/AP)
Theme: "Friends And Neighbors" Harold E. Coombes Jr., President Jimmy Stewart, Grand Marshall Kathryn Potthast, Rose Queen
1990
Zsa Zsa Gabor rides her Tennessee walking horse Silver Fox in the 101st Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1, 1990. The appearance of the famous cop-slapper angered many spectators, who booed loudly as she rode by. (Photo: Douglas C. Pizac/AP)
Theme: "A World of Harmony" Don W. Fedde, President Senator John Glenn, Grand Marshal Yasmine Delawari, Rose Queen
1996
Kailey Zelek 9, left, Emily Parris 14, center, and Katie Dennis 10, sell 'Kermit the Frog' puppets to bystanders along the Rose Parade route in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1, 1996. Kermit the Frog is the first non-human to lead the event alone. (Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP)
Left to right, supermodels Kathy Ireland, Vendela and Naomi Campbell wave to the crowd while riding on a float based on the children's fable, "Jack and the Beanstalk" during the 107th Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 1996. (Photo: John T. Barr/AFP via Getty Images)
Theme: "Kids' Laughter & Dreams" W.H. Griest Jr., President Kermit the Frog, Grand Marshal Keli Hutchins, Rose Queen
1997
The California State PTA 'The Field Trip' float makes its way down the parade route during the 108th Tournament of Roses Parade on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997. (Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo)
Theme: "Life's Shining Moments" William S. Johnstone Jr., President Carl Lewis, Grand Marshal Shannon Miller, Grand Marshal Jennifer Halferty, Rose Queen
1999
The Florists' Transworld Delivery float, 'Mother's Day,' along with other floats and bands travel down the 110th Tournament of Roses Parade route on Jan. 1, 1999. (Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP)
The four Grand Marshals of the 1999 Tournament of Roses Parade, from left: astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Ray Bartlett, lifelong friend of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, film producer and documentarian David Wolper and actress Shirley Temple Black. (Photo: Nick Ut/AP)
Theme: "Echoes of the Century" Dick E. Ratli, President Buzz Aldrin, Grand Marshal Jackie Robinson, Grand Marshal (posthumously) Shirley Temple Black, Grand Marshal David L. Wolper, Grand Marshal Christina Farrell, Rose Queen
2000
The 2000 Tournament of Roses Royal Court poses for a photo during a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999. Sophia Bush was crowned the 82nd Rose queen. (Photo: Nick Ut/AP)
Workers board up store windows on Dec. 31, 1999. Many of the shops and restuarants along the Tournament of Roses Parade route have either boarded up their windows or installed chain link fences in order to guard against looting. (Photo: Scott Nelson/AFP via Getty Images)
Three futuristic space travelers adorn the ARCO sponsored float entry 'Star Action 2000' during the 111th annual Rose Parade. (Photo: Scott Nelson/AFP via Getty Images)
Theme: "Celebrate 2000: Visions of the Future" Kenneth H. Burrows, President Roy E. Disney, Grand Marshal Sophia Bush, Rose Queen
2002
A giant motorcycle-riding Uncle Sam carries New York firemen, police, and military personnel in front of the Statue of Liberty on the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States float at the 113th Annual Rose Parade. (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)
Theme: "Good Times" Ronald A. Okum, President Regis Philbin, Grand Marshal Caroline Hsu, Rose Queen
2005
Grand Marshal Mickey Mouse rides in the 116th Tournament Of Roses Parade. (Photo: Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)
Theme: "Celebrate Family" David M. Davis, President Mickey Mouse, Grand Marshal Ashley Moreno, Rose Queen
2006
More than 200 members of the 'Star Wars' Stormtroopers 501st Legion practice marching during a rehearsal for the Tournament of Roses Parade on Dec. 28, 2006. (Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP)
Theme: "It's Magical" Elizabeth Evans Wright, President Sandra Day O'Connor, Grand Marshal Camille Clark, Rose Queen
2009
The University of Southern California cheerleaders perform at the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1, 2009. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Theme: "Hats Off to Entertainment" Ronald H. Conzonire, President Cloris Leachman, Grand Marshal Courtney Lee, Rose Queen
2010
Rose Queen Natalie Anne Innocenzi and her court the on the parade route during the 121st annual Tournment of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2010. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Theme: "2010: A Cut Above the Rest" Gary J. DiSano, President Capt. Chelsey B. Sullenberger III, Grand Marshal Natalie Innocenzi, Rose Queen
2011
Two parade workers clean the route during the 122nd annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2011. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Theme: "Building Dreams, Friendship & Memories" Jerey L. Throop, President Paula Deen, Grand Marshal Evanne Friedmann, Rose Queen
2012
Members of Wells Fargo theme float 'Just Imagine...' move along Orange Grove Boulevard during the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade. (Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP)
Musician Kenny G participates in the Rose Parade on Jan. 2, 2012 in Pasadena, California. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Theme: "Just Imagine..." Richard W. Jackson, President J.R. Martinez, Grand Marshal Drew Washington, Rose Queen
2014
Parade Grand Marshal Vin Scully and wife Sandra Hunt attend the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2014. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Theme: "Dreams Come True" R. Scott Jenkins, President Vin Scully, Grand Marshal Ana Acosta, Rose Queen
2016
The Disneyland Resort float is on display at the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, 2016. (Photo: Scott Brinegar/Disneyland via Getty Images)
Theme: "Find Your Adventure" Mike Matthiessen, President Ken Burns, Grand Marshal Erika Winter, Rose Queen
2017
Members of the Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Industrial No. 3 Buhos Marching Band, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico participate in the 128th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 2, 2017. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Theme: "Echoes of Success" Brad Ratli, President Janet Evans, Grand Marshal Allyson Felix, Grand Marshal Greg Louganis, Grand Marshal Victoria Castellanos, Rose Queen
2018
The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association float won the Founder Award at the 129th Rose Parade. (Photo: Michael Owen Baker/AP)
Theme: "Making a Difference" Lance Tibbet, President Gary Sinese, Grand Marshal Isabella Marez, Rose Queen
2019
Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal Chaka Khan waves during the 130th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2019. (Photo: Michael Owen Baker/AP)
The UPS Store float, 'Books Keep Us on Our Toes' and winner of the Sweepstakes Award, moves along the route in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade. (Photo: Carlos Delgado/AP)
Theme: "The Melody of Life" Gerald Freeny, President Chaka Khan, Grand Marshal Louise Siskel, Rose Queen
