Photos: Rose Parade’s Bandfest, Day 2 – more rain, but more raucous rhythm, too
By Orange County on December 30, 2021
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Homewood High School Patriot Band from Homewood, Alabama performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Santiago High School Drumline performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
O’Fallon Township High School Band from O’Fallon, Illinois performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Santiago High School Drumline performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The University of Utah Marching Band performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Homewood High School Patriot Band from Homewood, Alabama performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Homewood High School Patriot Band from Homewood, Alabama performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Homewood High School Patriot Band from Homewood, Alabama performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The Santiago High School Drumline performs during the Tournament of Roses Bandfest in Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College in Pasadena on Thursday December 30, 2021. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)
The rains returned to Pasadena City College on Thursday, Dec. 30.
But so did the high sprits, brassy energy and rich talent of some of the nation’s best musicians.
Bandfest, hosted by the Tournament of Roses, is traditionally one of the more popular events in the leadup to Pasadena’s New Year’s Day Parade. But this year’s showcase had to weather concerns over the enduring coronavirus pandemic and two days of relentless showers.
The persistent storm soaked Wednesday’s initial session — and pelted performers anew at the final two segments on Thursday.
Nonetheless, the musicians donned plastic protection and muddled through, delivering lively renditions despite the rain.
The forecast for Saturday’s parade, meanwhile, is for a cold, but dry and sunny morning. No matter the weather, Tournament of Roses officials said this week that the parade and Rose Bowl football game still have the green light — though they are watching the daily coronavirus statistics amid the current winter surge. Los Angeles County reported 20,198 new cases on Thursday, one of the highest daily totals of the pandemic.
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