Just Imagine…Not a question of tradition for it has been here since 1890. The Rose Parade 2012 absolutely is the biggest New Year event in the United States. However, this time around, the Rose Parade is not actually January 1 but January 2? What is the reason behind the Tournament of Roses adjusting into January 2?

The New Year fell on Sunday and according to the tradition that was acted upon in 1893, there is no Tournament of Roses to avoid interference on religious activities. Rose Parade is Never on Sunday. Many might have sought for the Rose Parade yesterday and probably some are wondering if today is January 1.

A tradition that features 43 floats that are designed to suit the eyes of the beholder with millions of people watching along the route and even hundreds of millions on television. Furthermore, there’s nothing to deny to the fact that there are also 21 marching bands and 26 equestrian units with about 400 horses. Tournament of Roses’ 2012 theme is “Just Imagine…”. Some of the readers probably might be saying, “Just imagine if I am there”.

Rose Parade will always be a part of the American culture as the people cherish the event annually. This is the most prominent parade around the world that it is being covered nationwide through ABC tv channel. Of course, there were people who already preempted the route so the they can get a better glance of the parade.

Rose Parade 2012 start time is at 8:00 PM PST. Surely, the Rose Parade will always be the biggest event in Pasadena, California yearly. Capping up the Rose Parade is the Rose Bowl football game of Wisconsin vs Oregon that will start at 2:10 PM ET.

One of the most anticipated floats is of the Girl Scouts for it marked its 100th year anniversary. The float is sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation that honors the work and life of actress Elizabeth Taylor.

After the Rose Parade the most awaited Rose Bowl from the Big Ten Champion and Pac 12 Champion. Wisconsin Badgers face Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl 2012. A complete television viewing as we start new year.