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Rose Parade Canceled: California Institution Called Off Due To Coronavirus Worries
International Business Times ^ | July 15, 2020 | Thomas Kilka

Posted on 07/15/2020 3:40:25 PM PDT by buckalfa

The 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade, an institution in Pasadena, California, since 1891, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first time in 76 years the parade, held each year on New Year’s Day, has been canceled. This year would have marked the 132nd edition.

“With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance with Gov. [Gavin] Newsom’s Phase IV reopening schedule, and after thoughtful consideration of the restrictions and guidelines in place as a result of COVID-19, we are unable to host the 2021 Rose Parade,” the organizers of the event said in a statement.

The parade was previously canceled in 1942, 1943 and 1945 due to World War II. Broadcast all around the world, the spectacle-driven event is famed for its procession of flowery floats, horses and marching bands. While further out than most of the events currently being canceled, work on the following year’s Rose Parade typically begins in February.

The parade generally coincides with the Rose Bowl, a college football playoff semifinal game. Plans for the game are still under consideration.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Society
KEYWORDS: canclled; covid19; flu; h1n1; influenza; roseparade; scamdemic; shamdemic; swineflu
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To: buckalfa

January?

Newsmen is a valley karen


41 posted on 07/15/2020 5:43:00 PM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: kingu

Thanks. It sounds like you have inside info.


42 posted on 07/15/2020 5:43:33 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: GnuThere

You should. The floats are so amazing with the flowers that even the best TVs today can’t match it. The only reason I don’t go (besides covid freaking everyone out) is because you have to go to bed early on NYE and wake up at 4 am.


43 posted on 07/15/2020 5:43:54 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: GnuThere

No need to sit on the street to camp out. You can purchase a seat and have an assigned area for parking. It is so well executed. It is a wonderful experience, Pasadena is a fabulous small town. Lots of other things to do. The original Trader Joe’s is there. Several top notch museums. The best part is being able to view the floats up close and personal the day following the parade in a park close by. It is an experience not to miss. It is too bad that is in California.


44 posted on 07/15/2020 5:52:45 PM PDT by vis a vis
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To: oldbill

‘In fact, everything will be back to normal on Nov 4 if Trump loses’

not right away; it will take months to get the economy cranked up again, in fact, the dems might regret the scorched earth tactics in order to win an election...


45 posted on 07/15/2020 5:52:50 PM PDT by IrishBrigade
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To: Yaelle

I’ve been there live 4 or 5 times over the years. The last was in 1990, the first in the early 60s. It was always a great time.


46 posted on 07/15/2020 5:54:30 PM PDT by jimfree (My19 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: Yaelle

I’ve been there live 4 or 5 times over the years. The last was in 1990, the first in the early 60s. It was always a great time.


47 posted on 07/15/2020 5:55:22 PM PDT by jimfree (My19 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: combat_boots

Newsom, the man in charge of the economic demolition of California. After helping destroy San Fran he’s set his sights on the whole state.

He says, shut up and wear the muzzle. No questions asked!

“The Walkaway Mayor”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ1eE2BbXas


48 posted on 07/15/2020 6:03:36 PM PDT by 444Flyer (John 3, Revelation 20, Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:16-39, Pick a side...)
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To: buckalfa
Americana is vanishing.

It's like the picture in Back to the Future

49 posted on 07/15/2020 6:08:03 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: CivilWarBrewing; buckalfa

50 posted on 07/15/2020 6:21:42 PM PDT by 4Liberty (CoVid19, n. A seasonal respiratory infection politicized to harm the U.S. economy & its President.)
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To: vis a vis

Sounds very neat.
I know there are some package tours that include the parade and Rose Bowl.
People will really be looking forward to the next one.


51 posted on 07/15/2020 6:29:21 PM PDT by GnuThere
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No college football this year, so...


52 posted on 07/15/2020 6:55:28 PM PDT by Rio
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To: a fool in paradise

There is a Swine Flu strain out there right now, and that new Chinese Swine Flu strain expected this winter.


53 posted on 07/15/2020 7:20:25 PM PDT by Thunder90 (All posts soley represent my own opinion.)
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To: windcliff

Ping


54 posted on 07/15/2020 7:43:11 PM PDT by stylecouncilor (Information Warfare)
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To: buckalfa
Torches, tar, feathers. That the only thing Democrat Communist politicians and bureaucrats would understand. Enough of this!
55 posted on 07/16/2020 9:05:39 AM PDT by BigEdLB (BigedLB, Russian BOT, At your service)
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To: buckalfa

EMPEROR SOROS I
Newsom the Snibbel, (sorta like Grima Wormtongue)
complies with the order and issues a decree
56 posted on 07/16/2020 9:12:52 AM PDT by BigEdLB (BigedLB, Russian BOT, At your service)
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