Rose Parade canceled for first time since WW2
Throughout the United States' participation in World War II, from 1942 to 1945, the Rose Parade — the annual event that precedes college football's Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day — did not take place. Since then, people have gathered for it for 74 straight years, but that streak will come to an end in January 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, parade officials announced Wednesday.
The officials were trying to figure out a way to proceed with the event safely, but a sound strategy proved too difficult, especially since the virus is surging throughout California. They are, however, hoping to plan a televised event, as well as a socially-distanced celebration for local residents.
The Rose Bowl Game is still set to go forward, though it may be played in front of an empty stadium. Of course, it remains to be seen how the college football season will fare. Schools are determined to play, but it's looking more like only conference games will be held. The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences, whose champions usually face off in the Rose Bowl, have already announced that decision. Read more about the parade cancellation at The Los Angeles Times.
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Tim is a staff writer at The Week and has contributed to Bedford and Bowery and The New York Transatlantic. He is a graduate of Occidental College and NYU's journalism school. Tim enjoys writing about baseball, Europe, and extinct megafauna. He lives in New York City.
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