Grand Marshal
The Rose Parade has had some of the world's most distinguished individuals serving as Grand Marshal, which included actors, astronauts, writers, artists, athletes and political figures. Traditionally, the Grand Marshal rides in the Tournament of Roses parade and tosses the coin for the Rose Bowl.
Grand Marshal Shirley Temple was the youngest GM ever and she presided over the 50th anniversary Rose Parade celebration (1939). Other notable grand marshals included Bob Hope, Chief Justice Earl Warren, actress Carol Burnett, George Lucas, Bill Cosby, James Stewart, Kermit the Frog, Mickey Mouse, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, former Presidents Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Grand Marshal for the 2012 parade was J.R. Martinez, announced on November 1, 2011. The Grand Marshal and the Queen and Court presided over the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on January 2, 2012 since New Year's Day fell on Sunday. On October 26, 2010, Food Network star Paula Deen was selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade. On April 23, 2012 Jane Goodall was named Grand Marshal of the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade.
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