Pasadena Post rolls out red carpet

Members of The American Legion Family honored the dignitaries riding The American Legion float in the Tournament of Roses Parade during a black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena.
American Legion members mingle before the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
American Legion members mingle before the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
A crowd gathers for photos with National Commander Brett Reistad at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
A crowd gathers for photos with National Commander Brett Reistad at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Past National Commander of The Sons of The American Legion, Eugene Sacco, addresses the guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Past National Commander of The Sons of The American Legion, Eugene Sacco, addresses the guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sen. Bob Archuleta addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sen. Bob Archuleta addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad addresses guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Legion Family members and guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena bow their heads for a moment of remembrance. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Legion Family members and guests at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena bow their heads for a moment of remembrance. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sen. Bob Archuleta poses with Medal of Honor recipients, from left, Ron Rosser, Hershel “Woody” Williams, Britt Slabinski and Joe Marm before the ceremony during the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Sen. Bob Archuleta poses with Medal of Honor recipients, from left, Ron Rosser, Hershel “Woody” Williams, Britt Slabinski and Joe Marm before the ceremony during the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 177 in Barboursville, W.Va., is welcomed to the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena by American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 177 in Barboursville, W.Va., is welcomed to the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena by American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Joe Marm arrives at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Joe Marm arrives at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Ron Rosser is pinned with his rose upon arrival at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Ron Rosser is pinned with his rose upon arrival at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena. Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 177 in Barboursville, W.Va., is pinned with his rose upon arrival at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena.Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 177 in Barboursville, W.Va., is pinned with his rose upon arrival at the black-tie gala at American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena.Photo by Mitch Colagrossi/The American Legion