The Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2006 Grand Marshal Announcement Will Be Today. But Where Will It Be?

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2006 Grand Marshal Announcement Will Be Today. But Where Will It Be?

Identity of and Location of the Grand Marshal Still a Mystery

WHAT: Pasadena is the traditional place to reveal the identity of the Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal but sometimes circumstances require a change.

This year, the Grand Marshal announcement will be made available to media across the country via satellite.

WHO: Is it a Washington powerhouse, a New York sports legend, a Los Angeles celebrity? We can't tell. The identity of the Grand Marshal is still a secret and will be until today. The Grand Marshal will preside over the 117th Rose Parade, themed It's Magical, January 2, 2006, and the 92nd Rose Bowl National Championship Game, January 4, 2006. Tournament of Roses President Libby Evans Wright will preside over the satellite announcement.

Former Grand Marshals of the Tournament of Roses have included John Williams, Bill Cosby, 'Mister Rogers', Art Linkletter, Regis Philbin, Tom Brokaw, Carol Burnett, Jimmy Stewart, Walt Disney, Bob Hope, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gregory Peck, Hank Aaron, Shirley Temple, Angela Lansbury, Erma Bombeck, Kermit the Frog and Mickey Mouse, among others.

WHEN: Satellite Feed: Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. PST Satellite Coordinates: Galaxy 11 / Transponder 13 / Down Link: 11960 Horiz. / Audio 6.2 / 6.8

NOTE: If you have trouble with the satellite, contact: Armando Almanza or Aurora Garcia at 202-785-5112.

WHERE: This is a satellite event only.

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CONTACT: PASADENA TOURNAMENT HILL AND KNOWLTON, INC. OF ROSES ASSOCIATION Ilana Shenitzer Caryn Eaves or (310) 633-9443 Adria DeBaca (626) 449-4100

PRNewswire -- Oct. 18

Source: Pasadena Tournament of Roses

CONTACT: Caryn Eaves or Adria DeBaca, both of PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION, +1-626-449-4100; or Ilana Shenitzer of HILL AND KNOWLTON, INC., +1-310-633-9443, for Pasadena Tournament of Roses

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