Canceled Rose Parade will air as a variety special

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The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced that in place of a Rose Parade on New Year's Day, the parade's traditional broadcasters will air a two-hour televised special featuring live-to-tape musical entertainment, celebrity guests, memorable past floats, marching band performances and past Rose Bowl Game football highlights. “We are beyond excited about the upcoming New Year’s Day television special and the unique opportunity it gives us to not only entertain our worldwide audience in new and dynamic ways, but also honor the Rose Parade’s 130-year tradition,” said David Eads, executive director and CEO of the Tournament of Roses.