The 2020 parade theme was “The Power of Hope” and RI’s float (our 40th entry) featured a penguin with dreams of seeing the world from high above the ground … even though we all know penguins can’t fly!
This year’s float – at a cost of $150,000 with an additional $30,000 budgeted for marketing – was one of 40 in the parade and created by hundreds of Rotary friends and family and paid for through donations from individuals, businesses, clubs and such other organizations as Optimists International. It will be seen by more than 700,000 people along the parade route, another 45 million TV viewers in the U.S. and 28 million more in 200 countries around the rest of the world.
And our float – entitled “Hope Connects the World” – was awarded the Tournament Volunteer Trophy for “most outstanding floral presentation of parade theme (under 35 feet).”
Wanna be part of the nearly 1000-volunteers who will make up the decorating committee during the next holiday season (and, why wouldn’t you want to be)? Watch for more information about when and how you can sign up at www.rotaryfloat.org or contact Randy Pote at rotaryrandy5@gmail.com.
Also part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses festivities is a 3-day band competition featuring those musical groups scheduled to march in the parade … an equestrian competition, a dinner hosted by the Glendale Sunrise Rotary club and of course, an amazing parade along the 5 ½ miles of Colorado Blvd. There’s lots to see and do!
It’s a great way to end the old year and kick off the new one. Come join us.
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