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A photo tour of float decorating for the 2007 Rose Parade

2006-12-30

By Robert Niles: Can't wait for Monday and the traditional Rose Parade? Theme Park Insider takes you on a brief photo tour of the annual float decorating, open to the public here in Pasadena, California this weekend.

City of Anaheim float for the 2007 Rose Parade

Workers surround the City of Anaheim's float for the 2007 Rose Parade, scurrying to put every last flower in place in time for New Year's Day.

City of Anaheim float for the 2007 Rose Parade

The back of the City of Anaheim's float for the 2007 Rose Parade features the Disneyland Monorail.

State of Oklahoma float for the 2007 Rose Parade

The state of Oklahoma sponsors this massive float for the 2007 Rose Parade. This is just the back half!

Honda Montors' Dragon float for the 2007 Rose Parade

Honda traditionally produces one of the more impressive floats in the Rose Parade. The 2007 float features a fire-breathing dragon, in battle over a castle.

Detail from the Kiwanis float in the 2007 Rose Parade

The back of the Kiwanis float for the 2007 Rose Parade features broccoli, apples and pumpkins, in addition to the traditional flowers.

A globe and satellite dish form the rear of the Western Asset float for the 2007 Rose Parade.

Readers' Opinions

From Adrienne McDonald on December 31, 2006 at 3:40 PM
It just totally amazes me how they make these floats every year. They must start right after the parade for the next yrs parade to get these all done in time. That is a LOT of work! Thanx for sharing the photos.

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