Chaka Khan named 2019 Rose Parade Grand Marshal

Oct 18, 2018 | DP

Soul legend Chaka Khan has been announced as the grand marshal of the 2019 Rose Parade. According to Billboard, Tournament of Roses president Gerald Freeny made the announcement yesterday (October 17th), saluting Khan’s work as an activist. The 130th Rose parade goes down on New Year’s Day and Khan will ride through Pasadena, California. She will also participate in the celebration before the 105th Rose Bowl game — which will be a college football playoff semifinal.

I am so excited & blessed to be awarded this wonderful honor! I look forward to bringing in the 2019 New Years with my new @RoseParade family and enjoying the @rosebowlgame festivities on New Years Day🌹#ChakaKhan #RoseParade2019 #RoseBowlGrandMarshal2019 pic.twitter.com/kzuh3NhFDg

— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) October 17, 2018

Khan tweeted that she was honored to be chosen as grand marshal for the parade.

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