COVID-19 Vaccine Mandated For Tournament Of Roses Royal Court

PASADENA, CA — Young women hoping to serve on the 2022 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court will have to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, organizers announced Monday.

Applications are now being accepted for the Royal Court, and the Tournament of Roses Association said anyone who applies must be fully vaccinated against the virus and be able to provide proof of vaccination by the time interviews begin in September. The vaccine mandate comes amidst a surge of coronavirus cases across Los Angeles County.

Pasadena city leaders announced during the July 19 City Council meeting it would implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city employees, and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Full-time students who identify as female and be at least 17 years of age by Dec. 31, but not more than 21 years of age before Jan. 5, and are full-time residents of the Pasadena Area Community College District are encouraged to apply for the Royal Court. The college district includes the cities of La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia and Rosemead, organizers said.

Individuals chosen for the Royal Court will receive a $7,500 scholarship, according to the association. Members will also be required to participate in the 2022 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day.

“All are encouraged to apply and participate in one of the initial interview sessions at Tournament House on Sept. 11 or Sept. 13,” the organization said in a statement. “Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, youth leadership, academic achievement, and community and school involvement.”

Visit the Tournament of Roses website for more information about the 2022 Royal Court and to get an application.