Only a pandemic (once) and a war (three times) can stop the Rose Parade

From many cultures of the Mideast and beyond, we get the useful saying that “The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.” That’s the Tournament of Roses parade for you. It’s been the culture’s bull's-eye for being too white, too male, too conservative — but still, it rolls on. By this time next week, Pasadena will be sweeping up the blossoms and the trash dropped along the 5.5 miles of what’s officially counted as the 134th Rose... + full article