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[[Steve Whitmire]] performed Kermit as he drove through the parade. At [[MuppetFest]] in [[2001]], Whitmire said that day was the most difficult job he'd had with the Muppets; he had to keep his arm up over his head for almost three hours. |
[[Steve Whitmire]] performed Kermit as he drove through the parade. At [[MuppetFest]] in [[2001]], Whitmire said that day was the most difficult job he'd had with the Muppets; he had to keep his arm up over his head for almost three hours. |
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The Tournament of Roses Parade is an annual parade held every New Year's Day (Jaunary 1st) in Pasadena, California since 1890. Beginning in 1923, the parade has been traditionally followed by Rose Bowl college football game.
On January 1, 1996, Kermit the Frog was the Grand Marshal for the 107th Tournament of Roses Parade. He became the first non-human to host the event solo. The parade also featured a float based on Muppet Treasure Island.
Steve Whitmire performed Kermit as he drove through the parade. At MuppetFest in 2001, Whitmire said that day was the most difficult job he'd had with the Muppets; he had to keep his arm up over his head for almost three hours.