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Best Day Ever: The 136th Tournament of Roses Parade

A Pasadena New Year's Day tradition: The Cranky Camper coverage of the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade.

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The 135th Tournament of Roses and Feeding the Love

Our coverage of the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California- with special attention paid to the Pasadena Humane Society's floral entry.

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The Year of the Rabbit- updated

Trigger Warning: Gun violence We reflect on the Lunar New Year tragedy in Monterey Park, California- just a city over from where this was written.

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Live From Pasadena: The 134th Tournament of Roses Parade

Our coverage of the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

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The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

After a hiatus due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Tournament of Roses parade returns to Pasadena, California- and with special significance for the Cranky Camper family.