Louisiana is heading back to the Rose Parade, with return of its ‘Explore’ float

A bit of Louisiana’s culture is making its way back to Pasadena this Jan 1.

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced the Rose Parade’s mid-parade musical performance presented by Explore Louisiana.

The 2025 float will showcase the state’s heritage, including rising country artist Timothy Wayne, performing “Louisiana Saturday Night.”

Wayne spent the summer touring with his uncle, Louisiana native Tim McGraw and Carley Pearce on the Standing Room Only Tour.

He signed with the record company UMG Nashville earlier this year and has been working on his first studio project before returning to Louisiana State University for his junior year of college.

The Mid-Parade Performance will bring the music that defines Louisiana’s rich musical heritage. This will be the fourth year that Louisiana’s official travel authority has presented the musical showcase.

Louisiana’s past floats have been celebrated for their creativity and artistry, and this year is set to be no different, with the 136th Rose Parade’s theme, “Best Day Ever!”

The 2025 float features a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, carrying a Cajun dance hall and pots of boiled seafood on its back. The float vividly brings Louisiana’s culture to life, emphasizing good music, good food and good friends.

Last year, Explore Louisiana welcomed James Burton, Sean Ardoin and Amanda Shaw to perform, with the theme of the parade, “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language.”

Stay tuned for news to come on the other acts.

Originally Published: August 29, 2024 at 12:52 p.m.