Photos: Top glimpses from the 2024 Rose Parade

The San Diego Zoo float during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

PUBLISHED: January 1, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. | UPDATED: January 2, 2024 at 7:50 a.m.

There were lots of flamingoes and pooches and bees, oh my. And lots of music.

The 2024 Rose Parade, rolling under the theme “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language,” displayed its usual array of marching bands, fabulous floral floats and equestrian troupes.

Here are some key visual moments.

The Visit Newport Beach float, “Jingle on the Waves,” winner of the Most Extraordinary Float award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Explore Louisiana float “Feed Your Soul,” winner of the Showmanship award, during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Sean Ardoin, left, performs alongside the Explore Louisiana float “Your Soul,” winner of the Showmanship award, during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Cal Poly Universities float, “Shock & Rock-Powering Music Current,” winner of the Crow City Innovator award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The OneLegacy Donate Life float, right, “Woven Together: The Dance of Life” winner of Judges award rolls through Orange Grove Boulevard during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The OneLegacy Donate Life float, right, “Woven Together: The Dance of Life” winner of Judges award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Tiger Squadron Flyover during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The San Diego Zoo float “Began With a Roar” during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Downey Rose Float Association float “Rhythm of the Caribbean” winner of the Wrigley Legacy award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Downey Rose Float Association float “Rhythm of the Caribbean” winner of the Wrigley Legacy award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The El Segundo Little League team waves from atop the DirecTV float “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The City of Torrance float, “Lyrical Call of Nature,” winner of Most Outstanding Floral Presentation award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Honda float during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The United States Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flies over the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Hannah Gradillas, right, embraces her husband, Cpl. Gilbert Gradillas , after a surprise reunion at the Coding for Veterans float before the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Gradillas was serving overseas before surprising his wife and son at the parade. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
A performer does a backflip during the opening show for the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association float, “Enchanted Music Box,” winner of the Most Outstanding Presentation of Flowers award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Banda Municipal de Zarcero marching band, from Zarcero, Alajuela, Costa Rica performs during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Spirit of the West Riders during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Rose Court looks out of the Tournament House before the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Rose Parade Opening Spectacular kicks off the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Rose Parade Opening Spectacular kicks off the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dancers with Pipes On Parade perform during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band performs during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team ride in the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano waves to parade-goers during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano and her Rose Court ride in the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
La Cañada Flintridge “Flower Power” float heads down Colorado Boulevard during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The UPS Storexe2x80x99s float, winner of the Bob Hope Humor award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Los Angeles Unified School District All District High School Honor Band performs during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Enjoy Illinois float featuring a performance by Straight No Chase during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band performs during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Trader Joe’s float during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The Rotary float “Clean Water – The Music of Life” winner of Leishman Public Spirit award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The OneLegacy Donate Life float, right, xe2x80x9cWoven Together: The Dance of Lifexe2x80x9d winner of Judges award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Kaiser Permanente float xe2x80x9cSymphony of Youxe2x80x9d winner of the President Award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Riders ride along side the Cowboy Channel float xe2x80x9cThe Cowboy Channelxe2x80x9d winner of the Americana Award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A member of the Los Hermanos Baxc3xb1uelos Charro Team during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band smile at parade goers during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the Michigan Marching Band perform during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the California Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team wave to parade goers during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
American Honda float xe2x80x9cKeep Dreamingxe2x80x9d during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Members of The United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
West Chester University xe2x80x98Incomparablexe2x80x99 Golden Rams Marching Band perform during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
A view of Colorado Boulevard as the Banda Municipal de Zarcero go past during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Union Station Homeless Services float xe2x80x9cBee the Solutionxe2x80x9d during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
The Downey Rose Float Association float “Rhythm of the Caribbean” winner of the Wrigley Legacy Award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Tiger Squadron Flyover during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
City of South Pasadena float xe2x80x9cBoogie Feverxe2x80x9d winner of the Founder Award during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
City of Hope float xe2x80x9cA Lovely Day for Hopexe2x80x9d during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Westlake High School Chaparral Band perform during the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)