The very final buds, seeds, and petals will be placed in the days ahead. Will you be able to eye these colossuses of Colorado Boulevard? Or attend Equestfest or Bandfest? The Rose Parade is nearly here.

It's that flowery, pony-pretty, band-cool week, Southern California. Plus: Christmas fun continues, garden music, classic cartoons, Jingle Bowl

Photo Credit: Tournament of Roses