Top moments from Rose Parade 2026 that had people talking

Every year, without fail, the Rose Parade in Pasadena reaps moments worth talking about beyond its two-hour runtime.

Last year, it was the iconic Elphaba float from the “Wicked” franchise, strange-looking E-Scooters from Honda and Billie Jean King.

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This year, highlights include unusually rainy weather, reminders of fire recovery and a really, really giant fish. Without further ado, a...