Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the Grand Marshal of the 137th Rose Parade that was held at the start of the New Year.
It marked a second consecutive year a Dodgers official served as the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade as Billie Jean King had the honor of doing so to start 2025.
Johnson road down Colorado Boulevard, waiving to attendees who braved the elements in order to experience the annual Rose Parade.
Johnson later posted on social media how grateful he was for the opportunity to fill the role of Rose Parade Grand Marshal.
What an incredible honor it was to serve as Grand Marshal of the 137th Annual Rose Parade. From the moment I arrived, I felt the love, history, and pride that make this tradition so special.
Thank you to Mark Leavens- President of the Tournament of Roses Parade and the entire… pic.twitter.com/Ky5sHbnCaQ
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 2, 2026
Magic in Pasadena
Grand Marshal of the @RoseParade, Magic Johnson is here
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— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 1, 2026
Magic Johnson at the Rose Bowl for Alabama-Indiana pic.twitter.com/wTy5xpusJ7
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) January 1, 2026
Johnson is most known for his legendary basketball career that saw him lead the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships. Since retiring, he has become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who supports underserved communities through his Magic Johnson Foundation.
Johnson also helped launch LA Rises, a private-sector recovery initiative that is directing significant resources toward wildfire relief efforts in Southern California.
Magic Johnson attends Rose Bowl game
After going through the streets of Pasadena in his Grand Marshal role, Johnson was on hand at the Rose Bowl game quarterfinal to present the coin for the toss.
Unfortunately, the matchup turned into a lopsided affair as the Indiana Hoosiers dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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