Article: Mickey Mouse, a Friend to Families Around the World, Selected as Grand Marshal for the 2005 Tournament of Roses; The Magical Mouse is the Ideal Grand Marshal for the 2005 Rose Parade, Themed Celebrate Family.

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony held today at Tournament House, Mickey Mouse was revealed as the Grand Marshal for the 2005 Tournament of Roses, themed Celebrate Family. Tournament of Roses President Dave Davis was joined on stage by film and Broadway legend Julie Andrews to announce the beloved Disney icon as the Grand Marshal who will lead the family-themed New Year's Day celebration in Pasadena. As Grand Marshal, Mickey Mouse will represent the theme Celebrate Family to a worldwide television viewership as he rides in the 116th Rose Parade, and as he tosses the coin before the 91st Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2005.

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