Pasadena Tournament of Roses Selects 28 Finalists for 2026 Rose Court

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced 28 finalists for the prestigious 2026 Rose Court, selected from applicants at 41 local schools based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership, and public speaking skills. These finalists gathered for a group photo at Tournament House and will undergo further interviews before seven are chosen to serve as ambassadors for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. The seven selected court members will receive $7,500 academic scholarships and participate in personal development programs aimed at enhancing public speaking, leadership, and community engagement. The Rose Court tradition, which spans over a century, includes community service and culminates in a New Year's Day parade float ride followed by the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. The finalists' selection was overseen by the Tournament’s Queen & Court Committee, emphasizing both academic and extracurricular achievements. The announcement of the 2026 Rose Court members will be made on September 29, 2025.