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flag NBA legend Magic Johnson named grand marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade.

flag NBA legend Magic Johnson has been named grand marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, set for January 1, 2026. flag The 66-year-old Hall of Famer, a five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP with the Los Angeles Lakers, will ride in the parade’s “The Magic in Teamwork” theme. flag Johnson, who also won Olympic gold with the 1992 Dream Team, expressed deep gratitude, noting the honor is especially meaningful with his mother present. flag He will also take part in the coin toss for the Rose Bowl Game’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal. flag Johnson, a prominent sports owner and recent recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, was formally introduced at a ceremony in Pasadena on October 8, 2025.

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