Announcer ready for ‘the stage’ If you’re at the parade on the big day, your ears will get a robust dose of the voicing of FR Springer. People may recognize Springer’s voice from announcements along the parade route in Pasadena, voice overs on the Tournament of Roses website, and now on the Tournament of Roses app as well. Springer was first hired in 2016 to narrate the parade entries – parade announcer. Springer shared that his favorite part about being an announcer is learning about each float, band and equestrian unit as he prepares and records each entry. “I just finished recording the Banda Municipal de Zarcero, which is from Costa Rica, and they’re incredible,” he said, as well as how their colors and music relate to the theme. “Celebrating a World of Music is our theme this year, so of course everything coincides with that – which is wonderful.” Just as many other announcers on parade day, Springer wakes up early on New Year’s Day and prepares with the sound technicians and producers to get the show on the road. “I’m introducing to the crowd on that corner…and it is where all the performances are as well. So it really is the stage for the Rose Parade,” Springer said. “It really is just a pleasure, such an opportunity.”