Naturally the event which climaxes on New Year's Day, begins long before the event. Float building begins soon after. Expressing this theme, in their own way, will be five floats from our local towns built with the caring hands of our neighbors and volunteers. This is their 71st consecutive Rose Parade entry that is decorated by resident volunteers including City personnel and Chamber of Commerce members. Early in December, the Rose Queen and her Court will attend a fundraising luncheon attended by over 300 community supporters, according to Mark Paulson, Tournament of Roses Committee Chair.
Float building begins soon after.
Each of the floats is mounted on a Honda-powered custom chassis created by Phoenix Decorating Co. and are driven by members of the Pasadena Motorcycle Club. Adding to the harmony are stars, patriotic ribbons and spinning barber poles. Members selected the float design after a design contest in January. This year's winner, Clark Jellison, is a Burbank resident and Association member. He also designed last year's City of Burbank Mayor's Trophy award-winning float.