ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is to ride on a float inspired by the British costume drama in the 127th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Friday, PBS announced.
"I'm thrilled to be riding on the Downton Abbey float in the iconic Rose Parade," McGovern, who grew up in California and now plays the Countess of Grantham in the period drama, said in a statement. "As we enter our final season, this gives me an opportunity to acknowledge our millions of fans in the United States and around the world."