Hoda Kotb and her daughters Haley and Hope celebrated New Year’s Eve in Pasadena with a confetti-filled, balloon-strewn bash alongside TODAY co-stars Al Roker and Craig Melvin — a festive send-off to 2026 that perfectly balanced personal joy with professional camaraderie.
While her pre-recorded primetime special “A Toast to 2025!” aired on NBC on December 31, Hoda Kotb was already in Pasadena, California, celebrating the new year with her favorite people — her daughters Haley and Hope, and the TODAY family. The celebration, which took place just hours before the Rose Parade, was a glittering spectacle of joy, confetti, and laughter.
On January 1, Kotb shared a carousel of photos on Instagram, capturing the essence of the night. The images showed her, her daughters, and TODAY co-stars Al Roker and Craig Melvin, all beaming with smiles and surrounded by vibrant decorations. The photos were not just snapshots — they were a visual testament to a night that blended personal celebration with professional camaraderie.
In the caption, Kotb simply wrote: “Happy new year!!!!” — a message that spoke volumes about the joy she felt. The photos revealed a group that had clearly gone all-out, with confetti, balloons, and a room service platter featuring a mostly-uneaten cold pizza — a humorous reminder of the chaos that followed the celebration.
Later that day, Kotb posted a short video showing the aftermath — a floor covered in gold confetti, balloons strewn about, and the remnants of a pizza party. “Okay, I guess New Year’s is over,” she qu’s Eve party. Kotb, Roker, and Melvin were in town to host the 137th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day — an event that brought them together once again, despite the unseasonably rainy weather in Southern California.
Despite the rain, the parade proceeded without a hitch, and the TODAY team handled their duties with grace and humor. Kotb shared a selfie on Instagram that captured the team’s resilience — unfazed by the late-night party and the early-morning parade duties.
For Craig Melvin, the Rose Parade marked his first time in the broadcast booth for the event — and he made sure to thank his predecessor, Hoda Kotb, in the comments. “Thank you Hoda. Honored to be a part and reunite with you, my friend. It was a blast,” he wrote — a heartfelt message that underscored the enduring bond between the former co-stars.
While “A Toast to 2025!” featured Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reflecting on the year’s highlights, this New Year’s Eve celebration was about creating new memories — a testament to the joy of shared moments and the power of friendship. The confetti, the laughter, and the pizza all pointed to one thing: Kotb and her loved ones were ready to ring in 2026 with energy, warmth, and unbridled joy.
For fans, this celebration was more than just a party — it was a reminder of the warmth and connection that defines Hoda Kotb’s public persona. Whether she’s hosting a primetime special or celebrating with her daughters and the TODAY family, Kotb’s ability to bring people together is undeniable. And as 2026 begins, there’s no doubt that her spirit — and her confetti — will continue to light up the screen and the room.
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