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A Look At The Tournament of Roses Floats Before The Parade in Pasadena

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A Look At The Tournament of Roses Floats Before The Parade in Pasadena

Tournament of Roses Parade 

 

Here’s another sneak peak of floats that will appear at the 127th annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Friday, January 1, 2016. On Wednesday, I visited two decorating venues of professional float builders at the Rose Palace and the Rosemont Pavilion.  

 

Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena

 

Since a requirement of the floats dictates that only “natural” materials(flowers, trees, seeds and the like) be used, the combination of time and freshness means a lot of last minute work is underway as you will see in my photos.  

 

Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena

 

This yearly event plus the Granddaddy of Them All at the Rose Bowl later that afternoon puts the city of Pasadena on worldwide view.  

 

Tournament of Roses Parade

 

Whether you are viewing along the five-and-half mile parade route or comfortably watching from your home, I hope you enjoy the first day of 2016.   Happy New Year.

 

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A Look At The Tournament of Roses Floats Before The Parade in Pasadena

 

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Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

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Pasadena, CA 91102

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Ronald DiLalla
Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA
No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Michael,   We did this yesterday...Awesome the way they construct these floats

Dec 31, 2015 01:54 AM
Michael Jacobs

Ronald DiLalla --- you're right -- so much creativity, work and preparation goes into this event.

Dec 31, 2015 02:02 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

So cool.....if I was in Pasadena, would we go to the parade?

Dec 31, 2015 01:56 AM
Michael Jacobs

Roger D. Mucci -- it's going to be pretty cold tomorrow for this native Californian so I'm watching the parade from home. If/when you are in Pasadena during parade times and wanted to attend I'm sure we could find a way.

Dec 31, 2015 02:04 AM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

Amazing seeing all those floats and flowers.  Have a great time. 

Dec 31, 2015 02:28 AM
Michael Jacobs

Happy New Year's Eve Rob Arnold 

Dec 31, 2015 02:31 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Thanks for that fascinating behind the scenes look. Have a safe and wonderful new year's eve.

Dec 31, 2015 02:39 AM
Michael Jacobs

Hi Dick Greenberg -- you're welcome and have a great New Year's Eve however you and Mary celebrate --- I'm assuming there will be four legged family members involved as well.  

Dec 31, 2015 02:42 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

I love your shots of the parade preparations.  Enjoy your New Year's Eve, we are staying home with a great dinner and a wonderful bottle of red wine...Happy New Year's Eve to you.  A

Dec 31, 2015 02:51 AM
Michael Jacobs

Alexandra Ron and Alexandra Seigel I'm also staying home tonight as well.  I hope you both have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a terrific start to 2016.

Dec 31, 2015 03:04 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

I love the coverage Michael. Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2015 03:09 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Michael Jacobs  You have the Roses and we have the Mummers who strut their stuff .Whichever you watch may it be

Happy New Year !

goodbye 2015 -

hello 2016

have a great one

Hannah

 

Dec 31, 2015 03:49 AM
Michael Jacobs

Indeed Hannah Williams  Philadelphia starts off the year with a big event too!   Enjoy.

Jan 01, 2016 01:18 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

The preparations for the parade are even better than the parade itself.  Wishing you a fabulous new year Michael-it will be a breeze for you to enter with a bang!

Dec 31, 2015 03:50 AM
Michael Jacobs

You're right Joanna Cohlan lots of planning and preparation go into this annual event.  I hope your 2016 is very successful and happy.

Jan 01, 2016 01:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Michael... I saw a tv program some years back about how preparations were made for the parade and never forgot just how much work and how intricate it all is. Enjoy and happy new year!

Dec 31, 2015 04:07 AM
Michael Jacobs

Intricate is a good choice of words to describe much of the preparation and presentation seen at the Rose Parade Nina Hollander.

Jan 01, 2016 01:20 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hi, Michael, truly amazing. Such creative people working as a team. It won't be long before the parade is underway.

 

Dec 31, 2015 05:29 AM
Michael Jacobs

Kathleen Daniels -- creativity is alive as is teamwork to make the Tournament of Roses Parade happen.  

Jan 01, 2016 01:25 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Michael this is awesome to have a look at the making of these amazing floats!  I can't wait to watch tomorrow am. You will be in the crowd, right?   Wear something wild and wacky so all of your AR friends can find you easily

Dec 31, 2015 07:11 AM
Michael Jacobs

Nothing wild or wacky Anna Banana Kruchten as I am comfortably watching from home this year.  

Jan 01, 2016 01:26 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michael, I would love to be there and watch the floats all come together for tomorrow's parade.

Dec 31, 2015 07:21 AM
Michael Jacobs

I saw the story of WVU and their float on the pre-show leading up today's parade Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® -- inspiring stories.  

Jan 01, 2016 01:28 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It would be so nice to be able to check out the floats as they are being built and even more fun to see the parade in person

Jan 01, 2016 07:12 AM
Michael Jacobs

It's a sight to see in person Scott Godzyk.

Jan 04, 2016 01:40 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I was not ever at the parade sight when I lived in California, but I did get to go on January 2nd when the floats were on display and being dismantled. What a sight and what a smell. 

Jan 01, 2016 09:44 AM
Michael Jacobs

You're right Evelyn Johnston --- a real once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Jan 04, 2016 01:41 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Michael.  I thoroughly enjoyed the parade, though I missed the end of it.  Will watch it on the TiVo a little later today.

Jan 01, 2016 08:08 PM
Michael Jacobs

The magic of technology lives on Gabe Sanders -- there is a television station in Los Angeles that shows a non-stop replay of the parade once it ends until 10PM New Year's Day.  

Jan 04, 2016 01:42 AM
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