PASADENA, Calif. (October 29, 2024) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Lindsay Charles as the 106th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The 2025 Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales made the announcement on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena.
The first Rose Queen was announced in 1905, and for more than 100 years, the Rose Queen and Court have symbolized the heart of the cherished Rose Parade® on New Year’s Day. The seven young ladies highlight the mosaic of backgrounds and cultures that define the Pasadena community and exemplify character, service and leadership modeled through their commitment to family, school and community.
The 2025 Rose Queen Lindsay Charles is a senior at Westridge School and lives in San Marino. Complete bio HERE.
The Rose Queen and Rose Court are cherished traditions of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, dating back to 1905, when Hallie Woods was selected as the first Rose Queen to ride in a horse-drawn carriage down Colorado Blvd in the Rose Parade. From designing and making their own dresses in the early years, wearing pillbox hats in the ‘60s, to today’s gorgeous gowns, we take pride in the celebrated history. The Queen and Court have flourished over the years, becoming an iconic symbol of the Rose Parade.
During the coronation ceremony, President Morales presented Rose Queen Lindsay Charles with a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds.
The 2025 Rose Queen and the 2025 Rose Court will attend numerous community and media functions, serving as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community, and the greater Los Angeles area. Each Rose Court member will receive a $7,500 educational scholarship from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
Join us to experience the awe and wonder of the floats, bands and equestrian units of the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda and the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Rose Court Sponsors
Presenting sponsor Citizens Business Bank
Clinique
Macy’s
Mikimoto
Pasadena City College
Passion Roses
Paul Mitchell The School Pasadena
Tadashi Shoji
The Enchanted Florist
