108TH ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE VENTURE X
This university team float features cheerleaders jump-starting the excitement and support among football fans for today’s game. The float also features a giant football surrounded by beautiful flowers that help rally Rose Bowl Game and Rose Parade fans alike.
University Float A
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108TH ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE VENTURE X
School spirit is at the heart of this float. Representing one of the Universities set to play in the 108th Rose Bowl Game, the cheer squad is ready to get spectators ready for an exciting day. This float inspires enthusiasm and admiration for the top-notch student-athletes.
University Float B
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ABC’S THE BACHELOR
ABC’s The Bachelor is the original primetime romance reality series. Twenty years later, the pop-culture juggernaut continues to dominate TV ratings. As the new season approaches, The Bachelor float is here to get the excitement flowing as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of the franchise. ABC’s The Bachelor Float, “A New Journey Blooms,” sets the stage for romance and love with the scaled-down version of the exotic Villa De La Vina and breathtaking circular driveway, centered around the awe-inspiring tiered fountain nestled among symbolic red roses and lush tropical gardens.
“A New Journey Blooms”
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AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is raising COVID-19 vaccine awareness with a space-age view of a globally healthy future. Their “Vaccinate Our World” float and its space travelers are set in a time when vaccines and state-of-the-art medicines are routinely accepted and efficient across the world. The float showcases their beautiful floral displays to raise awareness and encourage the global sharing of COVID-19 vaccines and technology with resource-poor countries around the world desperate for access to these lifesaving treatments.
“Vaccinate Our World”
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AMC THEATERS
AMC Theatres has brought their 2022 vision of what makes going to AMC Theatres so special. The 2022 Rose Parade float replicates your local state-of-the-art AMC Theatre, with Twin AMC Theatres popcorn boxes flanking a giant movie screen teasing exciting new feature films. Popcorn of white, yellow and gold mums, theatre walls with shiny grey silver leaf and eucalyptus leaves, and dark and light lavender help bring this float to life. Float riders sit in comfort in actual AMC theatre leather chairs. Patrons standing at the lobby bar discuss their favorite movies as they await their scheduled screening time, all while cruising down the icon
“We Make Movies Better”
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AMERICAN HONDA“BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE”
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Honda's 2022 Rose Parade float, “Believe and Achieve!” celebrates the theme of this year's Rose Parade, “Dream, Believe, Achieve” by showcasing the Power of Dreams. The float depicts a young girl with a boundless passion for invention. She’s blasting off wearing a rocket pack she’s designed and built, using her imagination and the tools you see on the float, assisted by her four-legged friend and cheerleader, her pet dog. The blast-off depicted on the float began as the young girl’s dream; powered by her belief in herself and her ability to make it happen; and finally, the achievement of her dream. And judging by the band aids, she’s put in a lot of hard work and overcome a few challenges along the way.
Honda believes in embracing the dreams of and creating opportunities for the next generation. They know educating today’s youth will inspire creativity and spark innovation to help solve tomorrow’s challenges. This is why Honda has made STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art- Mathematics) education and career readiness a top priority, so that young people like this aspiring engineer can make their dreams a reality. To further illustrate this idea, float riders include several female associates working in STEAM-related fields, from Honda locations across the country. These associates personify what can happen when young people follow their dreams.
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS
This float represents the pride with which almonds are cultivated by Blue Diamond Growers. From seedling to carton, every single Blue Diamond almond that goes into their almond milk is touched by families of growers who tend to acres of land with pride and deep satisfaction in their work. The float shows how Blue Diamond Almond Breeze’s legacy of quality came into existence. From the first seed planted in California’s rich soil, to the bloom of their expansive, vibrant orchards, to the creation of their creamy, delicious almond milk—always made with the best almonds. The front of the float sets the scene for this blossoming almond orchard experience. The colorful flower fields are ripe with snow-white and pink petals. They join fallen leaves gathered sweetly in a wheelbarrow. Then the highlight, baskets of popular almond snacks and delicious almond-flavored milk. “From our Hearts to Your Hands” shares the benefits of Blue Diamond Grower’s Almonds to the world.
“From Our Hearts to Your Hands”
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CAL POLY UNIVERSITIES
The Cal Poly Universities float is the only student-built float in the Rose Parade and has been since 1949. They were the first to introduce many new technologies, winning more than 60 trophies. This year, they’re reimagining the familiar nursery rhyme, “Hey, Diddle, Diddle” with a whimsical, new interpretation. Follow the story of the cow’s journey to achieve their dream of jumping over the moon, only today it’s with… a jetpack. Here, cows are designing and testing jetpack designs, much like Cal Poly Universities students might. As for the rest of the characters, the cat has put down their fiddle and picked up a computer keyboard, the dog observes with a telescope, and the dish and spoon stick around to cause mischief by stealing a milk canister.
“Stargrazers”
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CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION (CPTA)
2021 marked the centennial year for the American Physical Therapy Association. This float is a floral presentation featuring imagery of the inspiring stories and settings in which physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have made an impact in the lives of people of all ages and abilities. The float features the dynamic energy of three people moving through life after receiving physical therapy. It’s a motivating reminder that the more you move, the better your health. So, whether it’s prosthetic limbs, overcoming challenges to physical activity, or even spinal cord injuries, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants improve the quality of life through movement!
“Physical Therapists Improve the Way You Move”
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CHINA AIRLINES
One of Asia’s most exciting destinations, Taiwan and its love affair with cycling has captivated people from all over the world. This float features a cycling family setting out to experience all the sites, smells, tastes, and beauty Taiwan has to offer. With two children and the family pup in tow, they glide through the gorgeous scenery of Tung blossoms, ornate orchids and cherry blossoms. They ride alongside a miniature version of the Alishan Forest Railway, running up to the most popular mountain resort of Alishan. Of course, no ride would be complete without the delight of fresh pineapples, mango, pork rice and a cup of world-famous boba.
“Biking Around Taiwan”
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CITY OF ALHAMBRA
The City of Alhambra’s classic green art deco sign is the guidepost for this Alhambra school bus stop. The theme was chosen as part of a citywide, elementary school art contest to inspire the design of the 2022 Rose Float. All Alhambra elementary students were asked to submit artwork relating to the theme of this year's parade. The winning design sent this classic, yellow school bus to the shop for a few enhancements. Now it’s souped-up with oversized, racing slick tires, a chrome bumper and grill, and a big block engine that rocks. Don’t miss the custom chrome pipes and four silver exhausts as this yellow bus makes its way down the boulevard. It even has an enhanced, classic flame paint job letting everyone know that School Rocks!
“School Rocks”
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CITY OF BURBANK
Designed by Burbank resident Jonathan Friday, “An Unlikely Tale” is a City of Burbank self-built float telling a tale of friendship between
a young knight and a dragon who make their dreams come true by
spending time together and reading in harmony. The back of the float
displays nine building blocks containing 33 images of essential workers. In a celebration of the expanded parade theme, the dragon and knight have laid down their armor and picked up a good book. Sitting beside these two new friends is the knight's trusty pooch. The oversized dragon appears to walk down the parade route, while the tip of his tail holds a bag full of books he can read which his new Knight friend. Who says you can't achieve the impossible if you believe?
“An Unlikely Tale”
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CITY OF HOPE
City of Hope’s float features animated butterflies—symbols of hope and transformation. Whimsical mushrooms represent rebirth after a chaotic time, a metaphor for the battle against cancer and a nod to the dreamed about end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer survivors will ring in the new year standing next to daffodils—an early springtime flower indicating winter is over. Dedicated health professionals ride and walk alongside their cancer patients, whose strength and determination allowed them to persevere and survive. City of Hope’s float highlights the stories of cancer patients who did not let a cancer diagnosis take away their hopes and dreams of a long, happy life. The patient riders share stories of doctors, nurses and caregivers who provided lifesaving treatments and compassionate care throughout their journey toward health.
“Garden of Hopes and Dreams”
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CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is the oldest self-built float in the Rose Parade and the all-volunteer organization has been constructing and decorating floats since 1893. The 2022 float depicts the dreams of flight for a group of ostriches, probably the most far-out dream there is. The four ostriches, Theodore Fahrenheit, Ollie, Gidget and Carl, are made of black and grey buffalo grass, pampas grass, corn husk, and blush and cabaret Rose Petals for the necks. In the spirit of community, the mountain and deck sides were decorated with pinecones and liquid amber pods collected by residents in the South Pasadena area. The float is decorated with approximately 5,000 Sunflowers and 25,000 Roses in 17 colors, bells of Ireland, dianthus balls and more. The float illustrates that anything is possible when you dare to “Dream. Believe. Achieve.”
“Sky’s The Limit”
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CITY OF TORRANCE
This is the City of Torrance’s 65th Rose Parade, starting back in 1914! The float for 2022 depicts endangered animal species that are at risk of extinction. Feel the warmth and beauty of nature as leopards relax in the sun and an African Elephant stands peaceful and majestic. Endangered bird species perch on a tree, their beautiful home and haven. The float features a waterfall of more than 500 gallons of really flowing and cascading recycled water, as well as electric motors to achieve realistic movement of the swaying elephant’s head. On-board audio completes this harmonious nature scene and helps remind us to conserve this precious embodiment of nature.
“The Embodiment of Nature”
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DONATE LIFE
Celebrating its 19th year, the Donate Life Rose Parade float continues its mission to save and heal lives by sharing the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. The front and back of the float feature stylized Venetian colonnades, inspired by the Palazzo Ducale in Venice. These ornate porticos are adorned with memorial floral portraits honoring the gift of life and hope given by the selflessness of organ, eye and tissue donors. The majestic lion in the center of the float holds a book representing the knowledge that both donor families and grateful recipients share about the importance of saying "YES" to donation. Twenty-six organ, eye and tissue recipients and living donors can be seen seated in the gondolas on each side of the float or walking alongside it.
“Courage to Hope”
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DOWNEY ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION
Reading is fundamental not only to learn but also to start allowing the
imagination to run wild. The float presents three storybooks. The front of the float is an open book with a 50's style rocket blasting out of its pages. Two tigers are at play in the middle book’s jungle story. The rear book is an underwater tale of a submarine exploring the ocean’s sea life. Pouring through pages of books promotes creativity and learning. Because reading really is an adventure.
“Reading: It’s An Adventure”
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FARMERS INSURANCE
The Farmers Insurance 2022 Rose Parade float celebrates their employees and agents “Soaring to New Heights” with courage, commitment and confidence. With a little dedication and perseverance, everyone can achieve their dreams. Whether surfing huge waves and climbing mountain peaks, or soaring through the sky on a hang glider and navigating rough terrain to cross a finish line. As with all Farmers floats, these scenes come to life with lush, vibrant flowers and dynamic elements, like the playful, shooting geyser. “Soaring to New Heights” merges the beauty of nature and the satisfaction of dreaming big, believing boldly and achieving greatness.
“Soaring to New Heights”
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GRAND FINALE
For more than 60 years, members of the United States Army Parachute Team, more widely known as the Golden Knights, have been marking milestones of achievement and excellence serving as the “Ambassadors of the Army.” Dropping out of the sky and onto the parade route, the Golden Knights will parachute down to do a live football toss from the Parade route to the Rose Bowl Stadium to kick off the 108th Rose Bowl Game festivities. Catching the toss, with the help of some “Wizarding World” magic, will be special guests from the upcoming special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The retrospective special—premiering Jan. 1 on HBO Max— is celebrating 20 years since the release of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and will feature interviews and cast conversations.
“Where Flowers and Football Meet”
KAISER PERMANENTE
This year’s Rose Parade theme of “Dream. Believe. Achieve.” is a reminder that anyone is capable of making a difference and helping the world become a better place. Through the power of innovation, Kaiser Permanente’s float, “A Healthier Future,” celebrates the devotion and dedication of our health care heroes— and all that’s possible when passionate people come together to use their expertise for the greater good. We see 4 children exploring, imagining, and daring to dream. They inspire us to look at the world like they do—with open hearts and curious minds. These children represent doctors, nurses, scientists, researchers, inventors, policy changers—past, present, and future —and all the other courageous and diverse individuals who are creating a healthier future for all. At Kaiser Permanente, we dream of a world where all people, families, and communities thrive, and everyone has what they need to live a healthy, joyful life. We truly believe this dream is possible. And we’ve made it our mission to achieve it—by delivering tomorrow’s health care, today.
“A Healthier Future”
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KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and
partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. In this year’s float, a large stylish turtle is at the helm. He pilots an all-terrain vehicle towing a dream Boat. The float is filled with Kiwanis youth and friends as they navigate a floral marsh with rabbits, butterflies, fish and a dragonfly, with a signpost guiding them to the future. Mr. Turtle’s hat of red fuzzy cut strawflower and blue fuzzy cut statice. The face has eyes of black seaweed, white powdered rice, eyeliner of black beans, cheeks of dark pink fuzzy cut strawflower, inside the mouth is hot pink statice and a nose of green ground split pea. The Turtle body is made of ground, green parsley flakes and halved brussels sprouts. The
nails are made of sliced limes. The shell is of brown coffee, crème paperbark and tan fine walnut shell.
“Dream to Achieve”
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LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
“Who Says We Can't” exemplifies the theme, Dream, Believe, Achieve by highlighting the fun that everyone can have when they practice and learn from each other. These old dogs have some fantastic tricks to show off! This concept contest-winning idea shows eight dogs performing a variety of tricks in a doggie skatepark, while the battery-powered jet-ski satellite leads the way for the main float down the entire parade route. As Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.” There is no greater feeling, particularly in this challenging pandemic era, than knowing you can accomplish something others may doubt you can do. This is true of any age, but especially to those who have been around a little longer.
“Who Says We Can’t”
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LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
For nearly 30 years, the Lions Club Rose Parade Float. has told inspirational stories about how this largest service organization in the world helps others through humanitarian services. The Lions Quest Program depicted on this year’s float is an education initiative that helps students develop their social and emotional skills. Aboard the float are two Lions alongside three ships filled with children, teachers and mentors who are on a “Quest for Kindness,” a value championed by the organization worldwide. Towering above the riders is a lighthouse representing thousands of Lions clubs, programs and events that serve as “beacons” within their communities.
“Quest for Kindness”
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