Applications for the 2024 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank are now available online at tournamentofroses.com/events.
The 2024 Royal Court members will each receive a $7,500 educational scholarship and serve as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community and greater Los Angeles.
All are encouraged to apply and participate in one of the initial interview sessions at Tournament House on Saturday, Sept. 9, or Monday, Sept. 11. Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, youth leadership, academic achievement, and community and school involvement. Information about what to expect during the interview process and frequently asked questions can be found on the website.
“Royal Court members experience countless benefits: becoming part of an organization dedicated to hands-on volunteerism, discovering opportunities to connect with and give back to the local community, developing public speaking skills and growing self-confidence,” a spokesperson said. “The Rose Queen and Royal Court are iconic traditions, steeped in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ history and will continue as a treasured legacy.”
Royal Court eligibility requirements and additional information can be found at tournamentofroses.com/about/royal-court/.
The ceremony where Rose Court members will be revealed will be on Monday, Oct. 2, at 9 a.m.
The 2024 Rose Court will ride down Colorado Boulevard on the Royal Court float in the 135th Rose Parade, presented by Honda, and attend the 110th Rose Bowl Game, both on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
First published in the August 10 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
