LeVar Burton , Billie Jean King , Buzz Aldrin, Shirley Temple, Vin Scully and Mickey Mouse. An interesting lineup of public figures to some, but they all share one thing in common — they’ve each held the title of Grand Marsha l at the Pasadena Rose Parade .

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, yet another will be officially announced for the 2026 Tournament of Roses.

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Typically, the Grand Marshal has some tie to that year’s Rose Parade theme.

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The 2026 theme is “The Magic in Teamwork,” which could be interpreted in quite a few different ways. It could focus on the magic, perhaps a famous magician or someone who goes by the term as a nickname, and then when you

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