Sunshine, big crowds greet Rose Parade

Courtesy Topix - Sports News  Thu, 01/01/2009 - 14:10

Thousands of revelers packed the streets on New Year's Day to watch the Rose Parade with its dancers swinging, bands marching and a 49-foot robot tipping a top hat.

Parade-goers were wowed by the robot named Asimo on a float sponsored by Honda Motor Co. when fireworks and streamers shot out of his hat.

This year's theme was 'Hats Off to Entertainment.'

'That was something,' said Peggy Tesh, 82, who came to the parade with her family from...


 

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