Wednesday, December 31, 2025

From Opening Spectacular to Grand Finale, Rose Parade Sets Music-Filled Start to 2026

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses on Tuesday released the finalized performance lineup for the 137th Rose Parade, presented by Honda, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Organizers said the performances are inspired by the parade’s 2026 theme, “The Magic in Teamwork,” and will feature artists and dancers throughout the New Year’s Day event.

The parade will open with the Opening Spectacular presented by Honda, featuring acclaimed artist Bishop Briggs and 24 world-class dancers. Briggs will perform her platinum-selling anthem “River” and the song “Champion.”

A Mid-Parade Performance presented by Visit Mississippi will feature a visual presentation honoring Mississippi’s artistic icons, literary legends and homegrown talent. The performance will accompany the Visit Mississippi float, “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms,” and will include a live performance by Mississippi native and country music star Charlie Worsham, accompanied by dancers.

Explore Louisiana will once again present the Mid-Parade Performance, showcasing the state’s float, “Gulf to Gumbo.” The performance will feature rising country singer and American Idol runner-up John Foster, originally from Addis, Louisiana. Foster has made his Grand Ole Opry debut and was invited back for three additional dates.

The parade will conclude with a Grand Finale performance featuring the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist Capital Cities, joined by Nashville-based pop country trio DEK of Hearts, described by organizers as America’s just-voted vocal powerhouse and newly crowned Mic Drop winner on NBC’s “The Voice.”

The Grand Finale will include 24 dancers performing a range of styles, from flappers to hip-hop, set against a trio of era-spanning classic cars.

The 2026 Rose Parade will be streamed in its entirety on Christmas Plus, Dooya, FanDuel Sports Network, Fubo, GFam+, Great American Pure Flix, Pluto TV and Samsung TV Plus. The parade will be televised live nationwide on ABC, CNN, Fox, Great American Family, KTLA, NBC, Telemundo and Univision.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration with the Rose Parade presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and related events. The association’s 935 members supply more than 80,000 volunteer hours supporting the 137th Rose Parade, which will be followed by the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential.