Rose Parade 2012: Fun Facts

The 123rd Rose Parade begins at 8am PST on Jan. 2. Why isn't it taking place on New Year's Day? Who's the Grand Marshal? Find out here.

Filed under: New Year

When: Monday, January 2, 2012, 11am/10c
Where: Pasadena, California
Theme: Just Imagine ...
TV coverage: Home & Garden Television (HGTV)
Grand Marshal: J. R. Martinez
Rose Queen: Drew Washington
Length of parade: 5.5 miles
Where it starts: At the corner of Ellis Street and Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena
Where it ends: Paloma Street near Victory Park

Part 2: Other Fun Facts for 2012
The Rose Parade is never held on Sunday, so this year it's set for the day after New Year's Day.
The Rose Queen and Rose Princesses have presided over the annual celebration every year since 1930.
Some of the world's most distinguished individuals have served as grand marshal, including Dwight Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Shirley Temple Black, Bob Newhart, Angela Lansbury, Tom Brokaw, Bill Cosby and Mickey Mouse.