LeVar Burton Named Grand Marshal Of 2022 Rose Parade
LeVar Burton is finally getting his flowers…literally.
On Tuesday, the Tournament of Roses named the beloved actor and TV host Grand Marshal of the 2022 Rose Parade.
Burton spoke to a crowd of fans after the announcement was made.
“I am living, breathing proof that dreams do indeed come true,” Burton said Tuesday at Tournament House in Pasadena.
He also shared his excitement on Twitter.
Burton, 64, was the longtime host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow and is known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in Roots and as Lt. Cmdr. Georgi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Burton also guest hosted episodes of “Jeopardy!” this year.
Tournament of Roses President Bob Miller showered Burton with praise.
“LeVar Burton perfectly epitomizes this year’s theme,” Miller said. “The 2022 theme is ‘Dream. Believe. Achieve.’ and celebrates education and the determination of those who travel the path from dream to reality.”
The Rose Parade will take place in Pasadena, California on Jan. 1.
