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Mary Pickford
Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1933
"America's Sweetheart" Mary Pickford was the first female Grand Marshal as well as the first Hollywood figure to serve in the role. She rode in a coach drawn by four white horses with reins and harness of white satin.

Shirley Temple – Former Girl Scout
Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1939, 1989, and 1999
Child actress Shirley Temple exclaimed "Oh goodie! Will I get to wear a badge?" when she was named Grand Marshal in 1939. In 1989 and 1999, the actress/diplomat delighted Rose Parade audiences with repeat appearances in the position.

Kate Smith
Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1976
In celebration of America's bicentennial, "America, Let's Celebrate," was represented by singer Kate Smith with her famous songs "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain."

Roy Rogers & Dale Evans

Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1977

Roy and Dale had a number of Rose Parade experiences before being named co-Grand Marshals, as they had ridden on horseback and on floats in past Parades. The first husband and wife team to serve in the role, the King of the Cowboys and Queen of the West were representative of that year's theme "The Good Life."

Erma Bombeck – Former Girl Scout

Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1986

Humor columnist Erma Bombeck was chosen to personify the theme, "A Celebration of Laughter."

Angela Lansbury

Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1993

Stage, screen, and television entertainer Angela Lansbury was chosen to exemplify the international realm of entertainment.

Carl Lewis & Shannon Miller

Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1997

Track star Carl Lewis and gifted gymnast Shannon miller are both Olympic gold medallists who exemplified the theme, "Life's Shining Moments."

Carol Burnett

Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1998

Carol Burnett, whose comedic gifts have delighted young and old alike, was chosen to symbolize the theme, "Hav'n Fun."

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Women Grand Marshals Mary Pickford Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1933 "America's Sweetheart" Mary Pickford was the first female Grand Marshal as well as the first Hollywood figure to serve in the role. She rode in a coach drawn by four white horses with reins and harness of white satin. Shirley Temple – Former Girl Scout Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1939, 1989, and 1999 Child actress Shirley Temple exclaimed "Oh goodie! Will I get to wear a badge?" when she was named Grand Marshal in 1939. In 1989 and 1999, the actress/diplomat delighted Rose Parade audiences with repeat appearances in the position. Kate Smith Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1976 In celebration of America's bicentennial, "America, Let's Celebrate," was represented by singer Kate Smith with her famous songs "God Bless America" and "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain." Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1977 Roy and Dale had a number of Rose Parade experiences before being named co-Grand Marshals, as they had ridden on horseback and on floats in past Parades. The first husband and wife team to serve in the role, the King of the Cowboys and Queen of the West were representative of that year's theme "The Good Life." Erma Bombeck – Former Girl Scout Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1986 Humor columnist Erma Bombeck was chosen to personify the theme, "A Celebration of Laughter." Angela Lansbury Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1993 Stage, screen, and television entertainer Angela Lansbury was chosen to exemplify the international realm of entertainment. Carl Lewis & Shannon Miller Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1997 Track star Carl Lewis and gifted gymnast Shannon miller are both Olympic gold medallists who exemplified the theme, "Life's Shining Moments." Carol Burnett Rose Parade Grand Marshal 1998 Carol Burnett, whose comedic gifts have delighted young and old alike, was chosen to symbolize the theme, "Hav'n Fun." Return to Float Decorator Home Page Revised 1/9/03