Tournament of Roses Parade Canceled for the First Time Since World War II

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COVID-19 has been merciless in upsetting plans, showing no respect for tradition or history. You probably watched at least a few minutes of the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan.

1. Even if you didn’t, it was nice to know it was there, with its colorful floats, snazzily-attired equestrians and high school marching bands—a pleasant tradition that dates back to Jan.

1, 1890. If it’s all kind of corny and old-fashioned, that’s part of its charm, as people ease into a new year. You’re going to have to ease into the new year on your own on Jan.

1, 2021. The Rose Parade --as most people call it--will not take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, disappointed parade officials announced on July 15.