For those who find themselves still awake in the wee hours of New Year’s Day, Seven offers a unique viewing experience: the 135th Rose Parade. This isn’t your typical New Year’s Eve fare. There are no flashing lights, no forced revelry, just a spectacle of floral floats, marching bands, and the kind of wholesome entertainment that makes you momentarily forget about the impending doom of another year.
Starting at 12:05 AM AEDT on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Seven will broadcast this annual tradition live from Pasadena, California. The Rose Parade, described as a “festival of flowers, music, and sports,” is a century-old tradition that somehow manages to feel both timeless and utterly bizarre. Where else can you witness floats adorned with thousands of roses, alongside equestrian units and marching bands playing Sousa marches? It’s the kind of spectacle that makes you question the very nature of reality, which, let’s be honest, is a perfectly acceptable way to start a new year.
So, if you’re looking for a New Year’s Day viewing experience that’s as unique as it is bewildering, tune in to Seven for the Rose Parade. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest depths of winter (or summer, depending on your hemisphere), there’s always something beautiful and slightly surreal to behold. Plus, you will then sleep in so it’s a great excuse to stay in your pajamas and avoid human interaction for a few more hours.
The 135th Rose Parade airs live on Seven, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 12:05 AM AEDT.
