Rose Parade - Bentley Family Collection (1935)

Duration: 2:50

Year Published: 1935

Sound: silent

Description: This home movie capture floral floats participating in the 46th Annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1935. The year’s theme was “Golden Legends,” leading to both Viking and Alhambra-themed floats. The footage also briefly features Mary Jane Bentley. Established in 1890, the Tournament of Roses Parade takes place in Pasadena, California, every year. The parade traditionally marks the beginning of the Rose Bowl, an annual college football game.