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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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At around 1 a.m, the report found, incident commanders at the Rose Bowl were “still blind to the fire’s movements above them in the canyons.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The stadium’s new area, called the South Field Club, will cost about $30 million and is part of the Rose Bowl Lasting Legacy Campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Los Angeles Times staff writer Sam Farmer provides an update on the renovations that are in progress at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“A lot of people look at the Rose Bowl as a piece of art,” Weiden said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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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