Rose Court

Rose Queen .. Lindsay Charles

2025

The Rose Queen and Rose Court are cherished traditions of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, dating back to 1905 when Hallie Woods was selected as the first Rose Queen to ride in a horse-drawn carriage down Colorado Blvd. in the Rose Parade.  From designing and make their own dresses in the early ears, wearing pillbox hats in the '60s to today's gorgeous gowns the Rose Court takes pride in the celebrated history. The Queen and Court have flourished over the years becomin an iconic symbole of the Rose Parade.

During the Queen's coronation ceremony, Tourament of Roses President Ed Morales presented the 106th Rose Queen, Lindsay Charles with a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600-cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds. Each Rose Court member receives a $7.500 educational scholarship from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.

Lindsay Charles

The 136th edition of the Tournament of Roses Parade presented by Honda in Pasadena, California themed "Best Day Ever" took its annual 5.5 mile stroll with flower-covered floats and marching bands from across the country.  "Best Day Ever" celebrates life's joyful moments from simple pleasures to eextraordinary experiences.  

Sports icon and champion for equality, Billie Jean King was the Grand Marshal for this year's parade.  In October, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses proudly announced Billie Jean King would serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade.  President, Ed Morales announced this on the front steps of the iconic Tournament House as King made a grand entrance to Elton John's hit song "Philadelphia Freedom" which is a song famously written in her honor. King's selection as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly into this year's parade celebrating life's best moments.

Billie Jean King's impact extends far beyond sports and the tennis court.  Named one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE magazine, she is the first woman athelete to receive the Presidential Medal Freedom and she will become the first individual woman athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.  

Being from Long Beach and growing up in Southern California I have fond memories of watching the parade with my family and I am deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade.  The parade is a wonderful celebration of joy and community and it truly represents the "Best Day Ever" for all who attend or watch.

Billie Jean King

King continues to inspire people around the globe and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses was excited to celebrate her extraordinary legacy! 

Rose Queen and Rose Court Float