Early Rose Parade traditions that failed: chariot races, ostrich riding, elephant vs. camel races
(LA Times NBA)

By 1901, the Tournament of Roses parade was a big success, and a search for post-parade activities began in earnest. In 1902, an East-West football game was tried. The first Rose Bowl game, called the Tournament East-West football game, ended eight minutes early as Stanford, losing 49-0 to Michigan,...