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137th Rose Parade held in rain in US California
By Xinhua Published: Jan 03, 2026 09:13 AM
Performers march during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the

Performers march during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the "City of Roses." It was the first time in two decades that the parade was held in rainy conditions, as a powerful winter storm drenched the region. Themed "The Magic in Teamwork," this year's parade featured dozens of flower-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands from across the United States and around the world along the 5.5-mile route. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)



A float moves during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the

A float moves during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the "City of Roses." It was the first time in two decades that the parade was held in rainy conditions, as a powerful winter storm drenched the region. Themed "The Magic in Teamwork," this year's parade featured dozens of flower-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands from across the United States and around the world along the 5.5-mile route. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)



Performers march during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the

Performers march during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the "City of Roses." It was the first time in two decades that the parade was held in rainy conditions, as a powerful winter storm drenched the region. Themed "The Magic in Teamwork," this year's parade featured dozens of flower-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands from across the United States and around the world along the 5.5-mile route. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)



Disney characters move during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the

Disney characters move during the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, the United States, on Jan. 1, 2026. The 137th Rose Parade kicked off Thursday morning in Pasadena, known as the "City of Roses." It was the first time in two decades that the parade was held in rainy conditions, as a powerful winter storm drenched the region. Themed "The Magic in Teamwork," this year's parade featured dozens of flower-decorated floats, equestrian units and marching bands from across the United States and around the world along the 5.5-mile route. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)