Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns named 2016 Rose Parade grand marshal

(Original source Los Angeles Times)

“Ken Burns, an award-winning filmmaker whose many historical documentaries includes a 2009 series on the history of the nation’s national parks, was named Tuesday morning as the grand marshal for 2016 Rose Parade, which will carry the theme, “Find Your Adventure.”

The 62-year-old Burns was selected for the honor by Tournament of Roses President Mike Matthiessen. This year, the traditional announcement at Tournament House in Pasadena was revealed through a documentary video created by Burns.”

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