Incredible scenes at the Rose Bowl after stirring National Anthem led by US Army forces and a B2 bomber flying over left the packed stadium roaring with applause
- US Army Chorus performed the National Anthem at the Rose Bowl on Monday
- A B2 Bomber flew over the cheering crowd before the game between Oklahoma and Georgia officially kicked off
- Anthem performance was widely praised on social media with many saying the rendition by US forces left them with goosebumps
- Sony Michel's 27-yard touchdown run in double overtime gave Georgia a 54-48 win over Oklahoma
- Earlier in the day, the annual Rose Parade extravaganza also drew hundreds of thousands of spectators as millions more watched on TV
There were incredible scenes at the Rose Bowl in California on New Year's Day with a stirring National Anthem and a B2 bomber flying over the stadium leaving the crowd roaring with applause.
The US Army Chorus kicked things off with the anthem on Monday afternoon at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal game between Oklahoma and Georgia.
A B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, then flew over the cheering crowd before the game officially kicked off in the packed stadium.
The US Army Chorus kicked things off with the anthem on Monday afternoon at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena ahead of Oklahoma and Georgia playoffs
A B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, then flew over the cheering crowd before the game officially kicked off in the packed stadium
The anthem performance was widely praised on social media with many saying the rendition by US forces left them with goosebumps.
'If you don't get goosebumps watching the US forces sing the national anthem at the Rose Bowl and Lieutenant Dan clapping like hell, there's something wrong,' one person tweeted.
Another wrote on Facebook: 'Coolest National Anthem ever! During a time when there are few true patriots in the younger generation... I am proud of the Armed Forces and MY America!'
The actual Rose Bowl kicked off just after 5pm on Monday.
The first spot in the College Football Playoff championship game will go to either the Georgia Bulldogs or second-ranked Oklahoma Sooners.
The US Army Chorus performed the National Anthem and were praised on social media
Fans cheer before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Oklahoma and Georgia on New Year's Day
The anthem performance was widely praised on social media with many saying the rendition by US forces left them with goosebumps
A B-2 Stealth Bomber makes a fly-over before kickoff of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game
Oklahoma players kneel together before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia
Sony Michel's 27-yard touchdown run in double overtime gave Georgia a 54-48 win over Oklahoma.
It was the first overtime game in the 104-year history of the Rose Bowl, the highest-scoring Rose Bowl ever and the first College Football Playoff game to go into overtime. Georgia will play Alabama or Clemson in the title game on Jan. 8.
Earlier in the day, the annual Rose Parade extravaganza also drew hundreds of thousands of spectators as millions more watched on TV.
With a nod of thanks to military veterans, marching bands and floral floats took to the streets under sunny California skies.
The theme of the 2018 parade was 'Making a Difference' and actor Gary Sinise was chosen as grand marshal to lead the proceedings because of his devotion to veteran's issues.
Sinise, who played Vietnam vet Lt. Dan Taylor in the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump,' said when he was picked that he was happy to serve as grand marshal because of the vets he seeks to help.
'If shining a little spotlight on me on January first can shine a spotlight on them to help me make a difference in their lives, I am very, very grateful to do that,' he said.
Oklahoma players wait before running onto the field before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game
Georgia wide receiver Javon Wims (left) breaks away from Oklahoma cornerback Tre Norwood during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game
Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson dives for a touchdown between Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed, left, and safety Dominick Sanders, right, during the first half
Veterans and family members of those killed in action appeared on some of the floats.
Spectators started lining the 3.5-mile route on Sunday, many of them camping on sidewalks and braving overnight temperatures in the low 40s.
Meanwhile, Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon made jokes about the parade floats and Donald Trump as they posed as local TV hosts during a Funny or Die broadcast that streamed live on Amazon earlier on Monday.
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The pair played fictional TV hosts Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan tasked with live-streaming the annual event.
In the episode, they poked fun at some of the marching bands and questioned whether a high school would ever be named after Donald Trump.
'Do you think anyone will ever name a high school after Donald Trump? He's so polarizing - can you imagine?' Shannon asked.
Ferrell responded: 'Not a public one, but one that you could buy a high school degree from without going to class, for sure.'
Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon made jokes about the parade floats and Donald Trump as they posed as local TV hosts during a Funny or Die broadcast that streamed live on Amazon earlier on Monday
The Kyoto Tachibana High School band, of Japan, performs at the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena
Grand Marshal Gary Sinise waves to the crowd at the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena
Rose Queen Isabella Marie Marez and the princesses ride on their float during the parade
The Trader Joe's float 'Hats Off,' the winner of the Showmanship Award, rolls in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade
The City of Riverside float makes its way down the 129th Rose Parade route
The Singpoli American BD float makes its way along the parade route
The UPS Store float is seen at the 129th Tournament of Roses Pa
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