In the dark of an October night, a certain kind of rose parade slowly made its way to Pasadena, but without the roses, the performers, stages or crowds. A caravan of six floats, set to be in the ...

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Sure, but no other rose bush can boast 39 floats, 16 equestrian teams and 24 marching bands. And a century and a half of history. Yes, the Rose Parade ...