Pasadena Tournament of Roses® news: Fitz and The Tantrums to perform

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced that it will kick off the 134th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Monday, January 2, 2023, with a performance by Fitz and The Tantrums. The Opening Spectacular will be featured aboard Honda’s inspirational float, “Forever Determined.”

Fitz and The Tantrums is a Los Angeles pop band best known for the hits "Handclap," "I Just Wanna Shine" and "The Walker." In Pasadena, it will do the new song “Let Yourself Free,” the title track from its new album of the same name with youth singers and the Rose Parade Youth Dance Group.

The Youth Group includes kids ranging in age from 8-13. This marks the 13th time that Honda has led all floats as Presenting Sponsor of the Rose Parade. Country singer Tanya Tucker, will close the parade as previously announced.

Photo courtesy: Pasadena Tournament of Roses®