How Do You Build A Float For The Rose Parade?
Rose Parade floats are elaborate contraptions entirely covered by flowers. Float building is generally done by professional float builders although there are a few floats each year built by volunteers. The first Rose Parade Tournament of Roses was held in 1890 by Pasadena’s Valley Hunt Club residents to show off the mild winter weather in their new southern homes. Over the years, this parade has grown to include high-tech, motorized floats covered with exotic flowers from around the world. Submit sketches of your proposed Rose Parade Float after the theme of the next parade has been announced. Concept drawings have to be approved by the Tournament of Roses Association parade committee. Two design concepts are allowed per builder. Calculate the weight when choosing your supplies. The entire structure will triple in weight if it rains during the parade. Also remember that all floats need to be under 17 feet high since the parade route takes them under a concrete bridge. If your float is
