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Rose Bowl

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  1. The oldest and most famous of the “bowl games” — college football games held after the regular college football season between teams that are invited on the basis of their record in the regular season. The Rose Bowl game is played in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses Parade of floats adorned with roses.


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The last time Centennial coach Matt Logan was on the same field with Santa Margarita, his face with bright red at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Unlike that 42-7 loss at the Rose Bowl, Centennial rallied from a 14-0 deficit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

When they landed the diving competition for the 2028 Summer Olympics last year, operators of the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena trumpeted it as a gold-medal achievement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

She knows that Rose Bowl is looking for alternative locations, but so far there are no details.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

A couple of Kevin’s friends came over on the Fourth of July and tried to get us to go to the Rose Bowl with them for the fireworks.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

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