Viewers of the 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade were absolutely “floored” by the finale performance from Capital Cities’ Sebu Simonian, and not in a good way. Nashville-based pop country trio DEK of Hearts was also involved, but it’s Simonian’s performance that has people talking.
The musician wrapped up the two-hour-long annual event with a rendition of his hit “Safe and Sound,” but the performance seemed to encounter several issues, from sound mixing (the instruments were very quiet) to timing (Simonian and other performers were often behind the beat) to the vocal performance itself.
Viewers quickly rushed to social media to share their disappointment. “Are y’all watching the Rose Parade? The finale singer has to be one of the worst I’ve heard in a long time…I’m FLOORED,” said one, while another wrote, Yikes….what’s going on with the Rose Parade?” A third added, “That was a cringeworthy DISASTER musical end to the Rose Parade,” while another dubbed it a “certified tough watch.”…