Music, always prominent at the Rose Parade, is the main theme of the 2004 parade, with Oscar-winning composer John Williams serving as grand marshal.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Music, always prominent at the Rose Parade, is the main theme of the 2004 parade, with Oscar-winning composer John Williams serving as grand marshal.