More bad news ... the 2021 Rose Parade is officially OFF -- the first time the event has been canceled since World War II.
But there's still hope the Rose Bowl football game will take place ... even if there are no fans allowed.
Tournament of Roses Chief Executive David Eads made the announcement Wednesday morning -- saying it's just too dangerous to host the parade with the looming COVID pandemic.
“For 132 years, the Tournament of Roses has been able to bring the hope and joy of the new year to people around the world,” Eads told the L.