They waved. They smiled. They basked in the glow of the Tournament of Roses. The work, the fun, the chance to be in the Rose Parade’s Royal Court culminated on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade. And crowds showed the love. Lindsay Charles and the Royal Court wave at the crowd during the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG) The 2025 Tournament of Roses Rose Court travels east on Colorado Blvd. during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG The 2025 Tournament of Roses Rose Court wave to the crowd during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 3Lindsay Charles and the Royal Court wave at the crowd during the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025. (Carolyn Burt, SCNG) Expand Rose Queen Lindsay Charles, the 106th Rose queen, was joined by the court of six princesses as the royal float moved along on the 5.5-mile Colorado Boulevard route. The Court: Simone Ball from Arcadia High School, Saniyah Brunston from John Muir High School, Lindsay Charles from Westridge School, Lara Georgian from Mayfield Senior School, Kate Kelly from La Cañada High School, Lisette Parker from Maranatha High School and Natalia Pradhan from Flintridge Preparatory School. Before the parade, back at the Tournament House, a few blocks from the parade route, the teenagers  waited patiently in the crisp morning air to board their float. The 2025 Rose Queen Lindsay Charles waves to parade goers during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG) 2025 Rose Queen Lindsay Charles waves to the crowd during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) 2025 Rose Queen Lindsay Charles waves to the crowd during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 3The 2025 Rose Queen Lindsay Charles waves to parade goers during the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Drew Kelley, Long Beach Press-Telegram/SCNG) Expand That float has been described as a “floral masterpiece,” showcasing the elegance of the Rose Queen and the Rose Court. It was adorned with intricate details — white mums, pink roses and delicate carnations. Vibrant elfin pink mums and heart-shaped symbolism were meant to exude the Court’s camaraderie and unity. The Court members wore fur white stoles, each wearing teal-colored dresses, their tiaras gracefully illustrating their royal roles. Queen Lindsay wore white. Each were escorted to the float, where they strapped in for the journey. And soon, they were off for 5.5-miles of smiles and greetings. The court was named in October, and in November Charles was named Queen. Jan. 1 caps weeks of service and engaging community groups as the Royal Court, not to mention a few practices of the wave. On Wednesday, they lived up to the parade’s theme: “Best Day Ever!” Related Articles News | Rose Parade 2025: 136th edition draws largest crowds since pre-pandemic News | Rose Parade banner holders include trail-blazing sister Scouts News | It’s time to smell the roses! Rose Parade’s Floatfest has begun News | At Rose Parade’s ever-so-relaxed final stretch, it’s a whole different vibe News | Top moments from Rose Parade 2025 that had people talking