1927 was the first year the the Tournament of Roses Parade had a theme, "Songs in Flowers," with each float typifying a song, Text from nitrate negative sleeve: Pasadena Rose Tourney, year 1927; 2081 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2092, About 16 uniformed men with flags, marching in Tournament of Roses parade, with crowd and motorcycle police officer in background, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.