Tournament of Roses President, Laura Farber, and 2020 Rose Queen, Camille Kennedy (Photo – Chip Rubsamen)
The historic Wrigley Mansion, now known as Tournament House, was the setting of the annual Rose Queen Luncheon on November 22, 2019, presented by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Heritage Committee, under the direction of Jerome Cannon.
By Carole Cota-Gelfuso
The Rose Queen Luncheon honored and celebrated the 2020 Rose Queen, Camille Kennedy (17), the 1940 Rose Queen, Margaret Huntley-Main (98), and all of the intervening Rose Queens. Tournament of Roses President, Laura Farber, chose an appropriate theme for this year’s Rose Parade: “The Power of Hope.”
Ms. Farber’s own story and vision are captivating, and her story mesmerized the entire audience. The Rose Queens are ambassadors for the Tournament of Roses and the City of Pasadena. Throughout their lives, Rose Queens continue to be involved in service to their communities, an example set by the Tournament of Roses volunteers.
Carole Cota-Gelfuso was 1966 Rose Queen.
The Tournament of Roses annual Rose Queen Luncheon celebrating Rose Queens past and present (Photo – Chip Rubsamen)
(L-R) 1966 Rose Queen, Carole Cota-Gelfuso; 2020 Rose Queen, , Camille Kennedy; and 2002 Rose Queen, Caroline Hsu-Miller (Photo – Chip Rubsamen)
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