Origin of the Tournament of Roses Parade

[italiansport]

I was unaware of the fact until now that the Tournament of Roses parade was actually instituted by the Pasadena Hunting Club.
Jim


History of the Tournament of Roses Association | Tournament of Roses

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

A link to 45 original photos, some from 1895:

(The link does work even though is says page not found)

Page not found - Framework - Photos and Video - Visual Storytelling from the Los Angeles Times

 

[Tom S.]

And here I always thought it originated with some saloon gal named Rose.