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Parade Facts

From our special online coverage of Rose Parade 2006.

Rose Parade 2006

When: Monday, Jan. 2, at 11am e/8am p

Where: Pasadena, California

Theme: It's Magical

TV coverage: Home & Garden Television (HGTV)

Grand marshal: Sandra Day O'Connor

Length of parade: 5-1/2 miles

Floral floats: 48

Equestrian units: 22

Marching bands: 26

Special entries: Five (B-2 Flyover, Pace Car, Grand Marshal, Mayor of Pasadena, Tournament of Roses President)

Number of times it has rained: Nine

Last time it rained: 1955

Lowest overpass: 17.5 feet. Any float that's taller than 17 feet has to be collapsible to go under the overpass.

Other Fun Facts for 2006:

  • Soaring nearly 50 feet high and 150 feet long, the Disney Parks float "The Most Magical Celebration on Earth" is the longest Rose Parade entry this year.
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