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History

Our very special "Troop" first marched in the Rose Parade in 1966. Prior to this, members of the Pasadena City College band carried the banners announcing the award-winning float entries.

The day begins at 3:45am for the Scouts. In addition to marching in the Parade, they also kick off the festivities by performing the Flag Raising Ceremony at the Tournament House officially beginning the day's pagentry.

Notable Events in Troop history

• 1966: The first year of involvement of the Boy Scouts in the parade.
• 1975: 10th anniversary of the Scouts' participation.
• 1984: Girl Scouts joined the Boy Scouts for the 5.5 mile walk down Colorado Boulevard.
• 1985: 20th anniversary of the Scouts' participation.
• 1989: 100th Centennial celebration of the Tournament of Roses.
• 1990: 25th anniversary of the Scouts' participation.
• 1993: 10th anniversary of the Girl Scouts' participation.
• 1996: (Eagle Scout) Mr. Ernie Jensen, a former Scout who had marched in that very first "Troop '66", co-led the Scouts as their Tournament "Scoutmaster".
• 1998: 15th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts contribution to the make-up of the annual Troop.
• 1999: The first time in Parade history where a Scout had become the Rose Queen! Christina Farrell was both a Gold Award Girl Scout AND a Venture Scout, the BSA's co-educational Scouting program!
• 2000: 35th annual appearance in the Tournament of Roses.
• 2003: 20th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts contribution to the make-up of the annual Troop.
• 2010: The Boy Scouts of America enter a float on occasion of their 100th Anniversary. The float's theme was "Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey". The float was the winner of the National Trophy which is is presented to the float that has the best depiction of life in America, past, present or future.
• 2012: The Girl Scouts of the USA enter a float in celebration of their 100th Anniversary. The float was entitled "What Will You Do Today?" and was awarded the "Past Presidents Trophy" for most creative use of floral and nonfloral materials.

There have been many other firsts through the years such as first brothers in the parade together, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters, mothers and daughters and fathers and daughters.