#rose parade

[georgiedoodles]

I SAW IT !! I got completely soaked in the rain 🫡

Sorry if the pictures are blurry, the rain got in my eyes and on my bf’s phone.

[twoseparatecoursesmeet]

The Tournament of Roses Parade, 1964

[starberry-cupcake]

I saw the star trek 60th anniversary float on video yesterday but I had to take a closer look because it was so cool, that's captain sulu commanding this gig

here's some behind the scenes of the making of it

[fitsofgloom]

It's Grand On Dry Land

[crackyoutfeet]

WHEN THEY CLEAN THE STREET I’LL BE THE ONLY SHIT THATS LEFT BEHIND

[peanuts-fan]

Charles M. Schulz was the Grand Marshal at the 1974 Tournament of Roses (Rose Parade) which occurs every New Year's Day in Pasadena, California. He is seated with his daughter Amy.

[misfitwashere]

Today, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance won the Grand Marshal Award at the 137th annual Rose Parade with a float inspired by the architects of the earth — elephants. The Alliance received the Grand Marshal Award given for most outstanding creative concept and float design. The award-winning float, “Giant Strides Together,” transported viewers to the all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley. The largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history, Elephant Valley will open on March 5 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

"This year’s float celebrates the majesty of elephants and the immersive experience guests visiting Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will soon get to experience,” says Shawn Dixon, president and chief executive officer, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. “We’re excited to receive this honor as we prepare to welcome the world to walk alongside these magnificent animals like never before.”

The float featured intricate designs of a few members of the Safari Park’s iconic African savanna elephant herd: matriarch Swazi and her daughter Qinisa, as well as Umngani and her daughter Mkhaya. The latter mother-daughter duo Umngani and Mkhaya gained international recognition in 2025 when they, along with other members of the herd, were seen forming a protective “alert circle” during an earthquake.

Each purposefully designed aspect representing this keystone species and the ecosystems they serve came to life with mesmerizing plants and a dazzling array of flowers. The world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are leading zoological institutions and proudly accredited botanical gardens. This gives San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance a special edge as it leverages its own experts to grow plants that can be used on its floats including, most notably, the savanna grasses featured this year.

Elephant Valley is an immersive journey for guests to learn about the crucial role elephants serve as ecosystem engineers, and better understand the nuances of the herd’s rich social structure. Surrounded by elephants on multiple sides, guests will encounter what it feels like to walk beside the herd. The dynamic savanna at the heart of the Safari Park aims to generate greater empathy, understanding, and appreciation for elephants, encouraging guests to protect them for generations to come. This new experience will offer new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation, highlighting its global partners and celebrating the vibrant cultures and local communities in Kenya where people and elephants coexist.

Photography courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

[spawksstuff]

Tournament of Roses Parade - 1 Jan 2026

A float celebrating Star Trek's 60th year will be in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Watch for coverage of it.

From the press release: "From back to front, the float features the iconic starship U.S.S. Enterprise rising above an array of Star Trek planets. Local Los Angeles landmark Vasquez Rocks feature prominently at the back of the float, paying homage to its role as a frequent Star Trek filming location, with interactive transporters adorning the center of the float. In honor of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, their campus also rises above the float as the newest addition to both the Star Trek universe and the classic San Francisco cityscape. The side of the float boasts the Star Trek 60 logo in honor of the franchise’s 60th anniversary, while front and center is the renowned bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise, where Star Trek actors will be stationed for the parade.

The float has been designed by artist John Ramirez and brought to life by the creatives at Artistic Entertainment Services (AES)"

From Trek core: "On social media this week, the franchise announced that Original Series star George Takei (Sulu) will lead the cast appearance during the parade, joined by Strange New Worlds‘ Rebecca Romijn (Una), Discovery and Starfleet Academy actor Tig Notaro (Jet Reno), and Starfleet Academy newcomer Karim Diané (Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag)."

Here is the float on it's way to be "flowered" and finished.