At the Rose Parade on Tuesday, the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s “Valentine’s Day” had tens of thousands of roses in 90 varieties – the widest assortment ever used in the Rose Parade. This self-built float won the Princesses’ Trophy for most beautiful entry 35 feet or under.
It featured swan boats made of coconut on a lake of irises, orchids and roses, framed by flowering trees and rose-covered hearts. The association, sierramadrerosefloat.org, also used a pure white rose called the Absolute Rose.
I liked all the floats but my personal fave was the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs’ “Special Delivery,” which sported a cycle-riding Teddy bear. Phoenix Decorating Co. designed this entry.
