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2009 Tournament of Roses Floats

City of Alhambra - Salute to the USO

American Honda - Hats Off in Celebration

City of Anaheim - Crank Up the Entertainment

Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau -

Celebrating Alaska – Spirit of the Wild

Bayer Advanced - The Garden of Oz

Burbank Tournament of Roses Association -

3-D Double Feature

Cal Poly Universities - Seaside Amusement

City of Cerritos - Camelot – A Knight’s Tale

China Airlines, Ltd. - Taiwan Lantern Festival

Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. - Natural Entertainers

Donate Life - Stars of Life

Downey Rose Float Association - Broadway’s Golden Age

City of Duarte / City of Hope - Healthy Living Is Child’s Play

Farmers Insurance Group - Family Outing

FTD - The Making of an Epic

City of Glendale - Sneak Preview

City of Huntington Beach - Surf City USA

Jack in the Box - Jack-O-Licious

Kaiser Permanente - Propel Your Dreams

Kiwanis International - Sharing the Great Outdoors

La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association - Mechanical Melodies

Lions Clubs International - The Miracle Workers

City of Long Beach - Renaissance Revival

City of Los Angeles - DiscoverLosAngeles.com

Lutheran Laymen’s League - Hallelujah!

Macy’s Queen’s Float - Presenting the Royal Court

City of Mission Viejo - Making a Splash

NAMM, The International Music Products Association - Believe in Music

National Association of Realtors - Celebrating the Dream of Home Ownership for 100 Years

New Mexico, USA - Hats off to New Mexico – BEEP BEEP!

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs - Going to the Fair

Participating University, Rose Bowl Game, presented by Citi

Rain Bird Corporation - Entertaining Exhibition

RFD-TV - Hee Haw

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California - Time for a Family Gathering

City of Roseville - Entertaining Dreams for a Century

Rotary International - Make Dreams Real

Sierra Madre Rose Float Association - Bollywood Dreams

City of South Pasadena - Nature’s Entertainment

City of St. Louis - 75 Years of Entertainment

City of Torrance - Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Trader Joe’s - Saturday Matinee

Vera Bradley - Hope Grows

West Covina Rose Float Foundation - Hooray for Hollywood

Western Asset - Entertaining Our Imaginations

2009 Tournament of Roses Bands

Aguilas Doradas Marching Band
Alhambra Unified School District Band
Ballou Senior High School Band
Blue Springs Golden Regiment
Broken Arrow High School
Golden Valley High School
Hawaii All State Marching Band
Homewood Patriot Band
Honor Band of America
Liberty High School
Los Angeles Unified All District Honor Band
McQueen High School Band
Pasadena City College Honor Band
Prairie View A&M University
Riverside Community College Marching Tiger Band
The Royal British Legion Youth Band Brentwood
The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band
Science Hill High School
U.S. Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band

2009 Tournament of Roses Equestrians

All American Cowgirl Chicks

Broken Horn Ropers

California State Firefighters’ Association

Cowgirls Historical Foundation

Dunkin Acres Miniature Donkey Six Hitch

Hollywood Paso Finos

Long Beach Mounted Police

Martinez Family

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Mounted Enforcement Detail, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Scripps Miramar Saddlebreds

Sons and Daughters of the Reel West

Spirit of the West

The New Buffalo Soldiers

The Shire Riders

The Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society

United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard

Valley Hunt Club Hitch and Riders

Wells Fargo

Rose Parade Route

Those lucky enough to get a spot along the Rose Parade route are treated to a two-hour Parade of magnificent floral floats, talented marching bands, and high-stepping equestrians. The five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade route begins at the corner of Ellis Street and Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. The Parade travels north on Orange Grove at a leisurely 2.5-mile per hour pace and then turns east onto Colorado Boulevard where the majority of the Parade takes place. At the end of the route, the Parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Boulevard and ends at Sierra Madre and Villa Street.

Floats day 2

Float Building Day 1

EQUESTFEST

How long does the parade last?

2 1/2 hours from any given point.

What time does the parade start?

8:00 a.m.

Where does the parade start?

Ellis Street & Orange Grove. It then continues North on Orange Grove then East on Colorado Blvd. to Sierra Madre Blvd., then north on Sierra Madre Blvd. to Paloma Street – a total of 5 1/2 miles. See map

How soon can I arrive?

Curbside camping on the parade route is allowed beginning at noon the day before the parade.

What are the rules and regulations along the Parade route?

For information about rules and regulations along the Rose Parade route call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4598 or visit their website. Following are some of the rules all spectators should know:

	Grandstand ticket holders will not be allowed to bring backpacks, coolers or large bags.
	There is a curfew law for those under 18 in effect from 10 pm to 5am. There must be a parent of guardian present.
	No public, curbside parade viewing on Orange Grove Blvd. from Del Rosa to Colorado Blvd. and on Colorado from Orange Grove to Terrace. Grandstand ticket holders only.
	Overnight camping is permitted only on the night before the parade. Do not arrive before noon the day before the parade.
	All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. on the night before the parade. At that time spectators may move out to the blue honor line.
	Small, professionally manufactured barbeques elevated at least one foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route.
	Do not bring tents, sofas, ladders, scaffolding and boxes of any type.
	Unoccupied chairs are not allowed.
	Bonfires are strictly prohibited.
	No items may be sold along the parade route without a permit.
	No public areas (sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets) may be cordoned or roped off.
	Throwing any item onto the parade route is prohibited.
	Vehicles obstructing emergency lanes will be towed.
	Walking in the street is not permitted.

What exactly is the Tournament of Roses Association?

	The Tournament of Roses Association was started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club and became a separate organization just five years later.
	It is now a public, non-profit, volunteer-driven corporation headquartered at the former Wrigley Mansion in Pasadena.
	A small full-time staff works with the volunteer members year-round to bring the Parade and Game to a worldwide audience.
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Why was the Rose Parade started?

	To celebrate California's mild winter climate, the Tournament's founders and Valley Hunt Club members, Dr. Francis Rowland and Prof. Charles Holder, created a floral festival in 1890 patterned after the "Battle of the Flowers" in Nice, France.
	It was initially a modest procession of flower-covered carriages with afternoon "games" including foot races, tug-of-war contests and sack races.

Who owns the Tournament House and the Wrigley Gardens?

	The house and grounds, totaling 4 1/2 acres, were presented to the city of Pasadena by family heirs of Chicago chewing gum magnate, William Wrigley Jr.
	The gift was formally received by the city in 1959 with the understanding that it would be the permanent headquarters of the Tournament of Roses.
	The entire 4 1/2-acre facility is maintained by the Tournament of Roses Association.
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What is the Tournament's relationship with the city of Pasadena and the local community?

	The Tournament is independent of the city of Pasadena, but could not accomplish these events without a strong working relationship with the city.
	Each year, the Tournament directly pays the city of Pasadena almost $1.2 million to cover the cost of services provided to support the events.
	In addition, the city earns additional revenue from other fees and taxes, enabling the community to support this tremendous undertaking without diverting resources from other needed programs.
	The six hours of live worldwide television coverage from Pasadena each year is a priceless public relations benefit for the area.
	Each year the Tournament of Roses Foundation gives $100,000 to community programs throughout the Pasadena area - totaling more than $1.5 million since its inception in 1983.

Who is the Tournament of Roses audience?

	Approximately 40 million Americans watch the Rose Parade on TV, as well as millions of international viewers in 150 territories around the world. The combined total HH ratings for the live and the various rebroadcasts of the 2006 Rose Parade was 15 or approximately 16.5 million households.
	The Pasadena Police Department annually estimates that approximately one million people attend the Rose Parade each year.
	The 2006 Rose Bowl Game produced a total TV audience of 68.5 million in the U.S. and received a rating of 21.7 for a share of 35.
	The Rose Bowl Game is a contractual sellout. In 2006, attendance was 93,986.
	Over the past three years, an average of 70,000 people visited the Post Parade Float Viewing in the 2½ days following the Rose Parade.

How can I watch the festivities?

	You do not need tickets to the Rose Parade unless you are looking for a grandstand seat. The official seating company, Sharp Seating, can be contacted at (626) 795-4171.
	In addition, the Rose Parade is broadcast live by nine networks: ABC, NBC, HGTV, Tribune, Univision, Telemundo, Travel Channel, Discovery HD Theater, Sky Link TV.

What are the criteria for building a float?

	Each float must conform to certain regulations in the areas of height, width, length and thematic design and the entire surface must be covered using a variety of flowers, seeds, bark, leaves and other natural materials.
	Most floats are controlled with the aid of internal, computer-driven hydraulics and are entered in the parade on behalf of a corporation, city, or organization.

Why are the Tournament celebrations sometimes held on January 2?

The Tournament of Roses is a tradition full of traditions, one of which is our “Never on Sunday” policy. In 1893, officials decided to move the parade to Monday, January 2 to avoid frightening horses tethered outside local churches and thus interfering with worship services. As a result of this reverent gesture, speculation abounds as to the rare instances of rainfall on New Year’s Day (only ten times in Rose Parade history), prompting some to ask the Tournament about its special pact with a “friend upstairs.” Also as a result of this tradition, other collegiate bowl organizations have instituted similar procedures.

Who are the people in the white suits and what do they do?

	The life blood of the Tournament is its 935 active volunteer members - the "white-suiters."
	These volunteers are assigned to one of 32 committees and collectively spend more than 80,000 hours planning and executing every facet of the Tournament of Roses.
	Members are men and women of all ethnic backgrounds from all walks of life who live or work in a fifteen-mile radius of Pasadena's city hall and who are willing to devote the necessary time and energy.
	Responsibilities range from selecting the Parade's participants and directing visitors on New Year's morning to serving hamburgers to band members at the Parade's end or giving presentations about the Tournament to community groups.
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How does one become a white-suiter?

Membership is open to any community-minded individual who lives or works within a 15-mile radius of Pasadena. Members must be at least 24 years old and be willing to attend committee meetings and devote a minimum of 30 volunteer service hours, though most members far exceed that requirement.

What is the Tournament of Roses economic Impact?

The UCLA Anderson School conducted an independent economic impact study on the 2005 Tournament of Roses events with the following key results:

$208.1 million in direct expenditures and $370.3 million in total economic impact to Southern California.

Who can be a member of the Royal Court and how are they chosen?

The Rose Queen® and Rose Princesses have presided over the annual celebration each year since 1930. During their reign, they will make numerous social and media appearances - serving as goodwill ambassadors for the Tournament of Roses Association. Each September, hundreds of local young women between the ages of 17 and 21 participate in the month-long selection process to become a member of the Royal Court. Participants are evaluated on a number of qualities including poise, academic achievement, public speaking ability and community involvement.

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How is the Grand Marshal chosen and who are some of the past honorees?

The annual naming of the Grand Marshal is a traditional duty of the president of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. The Rose Parade has had some of the world's most distinguished individuals serving as Grand Marshal. Past honorees have been actors, astronauts, writers, artists, athletes and political figures. Mary Pickford, Dwight Eisenhower, Bob Hope, Kate Smith, Walt Disney, Shirley Temple Black, Bob Newhart, Angela Lansbury, Tom Brokaw and Bill Cosby are just a few of the famous personalities who have held the venerable position.

2009 Tournament of Roses® Parade

Join us on our 13th year in the Tournament of Roses® Parade with Rain Bird's 2009 Rose Parade Float, "Entertaining Expedition." Click the links below to see how our float goes on the journey from artist's drawing through construction and decoration, all the way to award-winning perfection on New Year's Day.

Did you know that the Rain Bird Rose Parade Float chassis was specially designed and engineered to safely support over 1,500 gallons of flowing and cascading recycled water? Check out the Fun Float Facts section for more interesting details. Visit our Float Riders section to learn more about Jack Hanna and Walter Crawford who will once again ride on our float. See the awards Rain Bird floats have won in past years in our Archive section. Or visit the new Rose Parade Exhibit of the Rain Bird Virtual Museum for an interactive presentation about our Rose Parade participation or Visit the Rain Bird Channel on YouTube for more videos

Group Name: Donate Life

Float Theme: Stars of Life

Why was this theme chosen?
Donors and recipients of organs, eyes, tissue and blood are true “Stars of Life”. Anyone can be a star and save lives by signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor on their state donor registry and by donating blood in their community.

How does our theme relate to the Parade theme, Hats Off To Entertainment?
Just as entertainment is embodied by stars – from the silver screen to the Hollywood Walk of Fame – people touched by organ, eye and tissue donation are “Stars of Life” – real-life stars who make the gift of life an inspiring story of courage, compassion, hope and renewal.

What is the significance of the theme to your group?
“Stars of Life” honors the millions of people – donors and their families, transplant patients, and healthcare professionals – who make the gift of life possible.

Official Song: TBD

Years in the Rose Parade: 6

Float Builder:
Phoenix Decorating Co.

Float Designer's Name: Dave Pittman

Float Description:
Donate Life’s 26 float riders – among them transplant recipients, living donors, and family members of deceased donors – are immersed in a spectacular shower of stars climbing more than 30 feet in the air, together representing all the people who make the gift of life possible.

Concept:
Donate Life’s shower of stars features 34 gold stars with floragraphs – artistic portraits created with floral materials – depicting loved ones whose donations of organs, corneas and/or tissue saved and healed those in need. White stars represent those among us who have been touched by donation, while transparent stars symbolize those in need of donated organs, corneas and tissue. The large orange-yellow stars at the front of the float carry more than 1,000 dedicated roses, each carrying a personal message of love, gratitude and hope to a donor, recipient or candidate in need of a life-saving transplant. And 14 “Walk of Fame” stars within the float’s interior pay tribute to luminaries who have made a lasting impact on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.

Construction Dimensions: 33’H x 17’W x 55’L

Flowering Details:
Flowering details TBA.

Animation: N/A

Float Participants:
The 2009 Donate Life Rose Parade Float features 26 float riders, each a transplant recipient, living donor, or family members of an organ, eye or tissue donor, and 34 deceased organ, eye and tissue donors depicted on floragraphs. More than 1,000 roses from all 50 states and many countries dedicated through the Family Circle rose dedication program.

Participating Organization Information:
Donate Life is a not-for-profit alliance of local affiliates and national organizations dedicated to inspiring all people to donate life through organ, eye and tissue donation. Hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life in every corner of the country are in need of life-saving and healing gifts that are possible only through organ, eye, tissue and blood donation. The float’s national campaign is coordinated by OneLegacy, the non-profit, federally designated organ and tissue recovery agency serving the seven-county greater Los Angeles area, and is supported by approximately 60 organizations nationwide.

Of Special Interest:

	“Stars of Life” has the distinction of being the first abstract float design in the history of the Rose Parade.
	Families of the donors depicted in the floragraphs will journey cross-country to Pasadena in the weeks before the Parade to decorate the artistic portraits of their loved ones.
	Participating in the decoration of the Donate Life float are hundreds of donor family members celebrating their loved ones, transplant recipients honoring their donors, and allied professionals who steward the donation and transplant process.
	The logos on each side of the Donate Life float will again be presented both in English and in Spanish (“Done Vida”) – a bilingual first introduced in the 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade.
	Donate Life is proud to provide official artist renderings in Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese.

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