2027 Rose Parade theme is short and thought-provoking ‘Welcome’

It may seem simple, but newly named Tournament of Roses President Terry Madigan hopes “Welcome,” the theme for the 2027 Rose Parade he will preside over, gets people thinking.

Madigan made the announcement Thursday, Jan. 15, on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena at a brief 8 p.m. ceremony attended by about 100 Tournament members.

• Terry Madigan as he is introduced as the 2027 Tournament of Roses president and reveals “Welcome” as the theme for the 2027 Rose Parade...