Magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands.
Marvel at the world-renowned display of tradition and pageantry in the 119th Rose Parade airing on New Year’s Day, 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Studio 23 and 9 a.m. on ABS-CBN.
With the theme “Passport to the World’s Celebrations,” the annual event will be led by this year’s Grand Marshal, US celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who will also toss the coin before the 94th Rose Bowl Game.
“Food is an integral part of celebrations and traditions around the world and Emeril is a master at bringing us all a taste of fun and excitement through culinary skill and creativity,” said CL Keedy, president of the Tournament of Roses.
Viewers will get awed with its explosive opening show featuring dancers and flags from around the world that culminated, for the first time, with a flyover by Navy F18 hornets.
Preceding the 119th Rose Parade is a marathon of your favorite doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital on Grey’s Anatomy at 1 to 6 p.m. Relive the hospital drama these past seasons and be reminded of Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek’s (Patrick Dempsey) on-off love affair.
Meanwhile, your favorite Fresh from the US Episodes (FUSE) will be seen on different timeslots every weekday, beginning Jan. 5. These shows are Grey’s Anatomy Season 5 (8 p.m.) and Brothers & Sisters Season 3 (9 p.m.) which air Mondays; Reaper (8 p.m.) and Ugly Betty Season 3 (9 p.m.) on Tuesdays; CSI Season 7 (8 p.m.) and Smallville Season 8 (9 p.m.) on Wednesdays; Two and a Half Men Season 5 (8 p.m.), Samantha Who? Season 2 (8:30 p.m.) and Desperate Housewives Season 5 (9 p.m.) on Thursdays; and Ghost Whisperer Season 3 (8 p.m.) and Lost Season 4 (9 p.m.) on Fridays.