01-02-2011 10:00 BJT Special Report:2011 New Year |
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Southern California celebrated its 122nd annual Rose Parade to ring in the New Year. It wasn't the only US state to have a festive January first, residents in Pennsylvania marked the 111th annual Mummers parade.
Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined the streets in Pasadena to gawk at the New Year's day showcase of flowery floats, marching bands and equestrians.
Some floats had whimsical themes featuring dogs skateboarding and jumping into a pool, some shot fireworks and ribbons, and some highlighted import anniversaries that will occur in 2011.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia was cheered up by string bands and fancy dress. The winter tradition began in 1901. It dates back to the "Mummer's Play" in England, which were smallish carnival style seasonal plays.
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