Rose Bowl parade live stream: Alabama, CFP float, Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum

The 135th Rose Parade will have an Alabama and SEC football feel. Watch live on DirecTV Stream and fuboTV with free trials.

The 135th Rose Parade is set to take place on Monday, January 1st, and it's going to have a strong Alabama and SEC football presence. This year's parade will be live streamed on DirecTV Stream and fuboTV, both of which are offering free trials as well as a $20 discount for the first two months.

As an annual tradition, the Pasadena parade is closely tied to the Rose Bowl Game, and this year's game will feature a highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Michigan and No. 4 Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

This year, ESPN has entered a float in the parade for the first time in nearly twenty years. The float celebrates the four CFP semifinalists - Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama. It is an impressive 16 feet tall, 28 feet long, and 17 feet wide, adorned with nearly 6,000 flowers and constructed using materials ranging from green ground parsley flakes to whole split peas. The float will feature prominent figures from SEC Network's SEC Nation and ESPN's College GameDay, including Laura Rutledge, Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum, and more.

The Rose Bowl parade will be hosted by CBS anchor Jericka Duncan, Nickelodeon and Disney actor Gabrielle Elyse, and "Dance Moms" star Pressley Hosbach. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. (11 a.m. ET) on January 1st.

In addition to the parade, DirecTV Stream is offering various packages for entertainment, ranging from 65+ channels to over 140 channels, with prices starting at $54.99. They also offer a free trial period, with easy sign-up and access to thousands of apps through the DirecTV Stream device.

The parade will also be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial for their "fubo pro" package with 146-plus channels for $74.99 per month. They also have an "fubo elite" package with 205-plus channels for $84.99 per month, and a "fubo premiere" package that includes Showtime for $94.99 per month. All these packages offer more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR and up to 10 screens at once.

In conclusion, the 135th Rose Parade promises to be a spectacular event with a strong football presence, and thanks to DirecTV Stream and fuboTV, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the parade through live streaming options.