A young woman from Northeast L.A. could become the next queen at the Pasadena Rose Parade. But first, she has to apply — and last year, not many from the area did.

Out of nearly 400 applicants for Rose Court interviews that year, only eight came from Northeast L.A. , according to a statement from the Tournament of Roses. But outreach is starting this month.

"I have noticed that the Tournament of Roses recognized San Gabriel, La Canada — but we get jumped over,” said Deanna Deacon, an Eagle Rock resident who is working with an independent group to help young women from Northeast L.A. to apply for the Rose Court.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Court expanded its eligibility to five new Zip Code areas last year, including Eagle Rock, El Sereno and Highland Park -- the

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