Here is the entire lineup of the 2018 Rose Parade — the theme this year is “Making a Difference,” and each float, marching band and band of horses explained how they change things for the better in their communities.

The parade will take place Monday, Jan. 1. The lineup order is subject to change, even up until parade day.

The Kaiser Permanente passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

The Kaiser Permanente float passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

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Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

The Kaiser Permanente float passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey



The Miracle Grow Float passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

Roalad Cruz of Pasadena jockeys floats about inside the warehouse of Fiesta Floats. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

The Riverside Float passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

The Kaiser Permanente float passed it’s driving test with flying colors as it navigated the streets of Irwindale. Award-winning float builder, Fiesta Parade Floats, took a selection of its 2018 lineup of Rose Parade Floats on an early morning journey through the streets of Irwindale, Calif. as final preparations begin for the 129th Rose Parade. The scheduled test run was an opportunity for Tournament officials to check each float for mechanical and structural integrity before 129th Rose Parade. Photo by Josh Estey

The 2018 Donate Life Rose Parade Float, â “The Gift of Time”, depicts a vibrantly colored tropical backdrop that dates back to the ancient civilizations of Mexico, celebrating the gift of life as 17 costumed riders sit alongside the jungle, against stone carvings, drawing the strength they have gained from their donors.(Photo by Walt Mancini/Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)



Paternal grandmother Rachel Rodriguez of Alhambra of Malaikye Payne and Kim Payne, maternal grandmother, with her husband David Payne. Malaikye was just 17 months old when he was fatally beaten in 2011 by his mother’s boyfriend. He was pronounced brain dead two days after the Aug. 13, 2011 attack in the 700 block of North Pasadena Avenue in Azusa. His family decided to donate his organs which went to four people. Payne is among the 44 deceased organ donors whose floragraph will appear in this year’s Donate Life Rose Parade Float called â “The Gift of Time”. OneLegacy hosted an event Tuesday, December 19, 2017 to unveil the float and meet with the riders, and family members.(Photo by Walt Mancini/Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

Malaikye Payne was just 17 months old when he was fatally beaten in 2011 by his mother’s boyfriend. He was pronounced brain dead two days after the Aug. 13, 2011 attack in the 700 block of North Pasadena Avenue in Azusa. His family decided to donate his organs which went to four people.Payne is among the 44 deceased organ donors whose floragraph will appear in this year’s Donate Life Rose Parade Float called ÒThe Gift of Time.Ó OneLegacy is hosted an event Tuesday, December 19, 2017 to unveil the float and meet with the riders, and family members. Kimberly Payne is Malaikey’s maternal grandmother and Rachel Rodriguez is his paternal grandmother and are are both ambassadors to One Legacy(Photo by Walt Mancini/Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

A competed floragraph of Giovanni Valle is displayed during a special dedication ceremony at Riverside Community Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. A couple weeks before his death, Giovanni noticed his dad had a pink dot on his license. He asked his dad about it and learned how organ, eye, and tissue donation can help save lives. When his dad explained that he was a donor, Giovanni responded that he wanted to do the same when the time would come for him to get his driverÕs license. On November 12, Giovanni passed away and his family made the decision to follow his wishes and donated his tissue. Giovanni’s donation will be honored on New Year’s Day when a floragraph featuring his likeness will be featured in the Donate Life float in the 2018 Rose Parade in Pasadena. (Stan Lim, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Volunteers help decorate the city of Riverside’s 2018 Rose Parade float, The Mission Inn- the 25th Annual Festival of Lights, at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale, CA., Saturday, November 18, 2017. This is Riverside’s first float for the 2018 Rose Parade in nearly 60 years. The floats theme is “Making a Difference.” (Photo by James Carbone for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

The frame of Riverside’s 2018 Rose Parade float, The Mission Inn- the 25th Annual Festival of Lights, is ready to be decorated at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale, CA., Saturday, November 18, 2017. This is Riverside’s first float for the 2018 Rose Parade in nearly 60 years. The floats theme is “Making a Difference.” (Photo by James Carbone for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)



The frame of Riverside’s 2018 Rose Parade float, The Mission Inn- the 25th Annual Festival of Lights, is ready to be decorated at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale, CA., Saturday, November 18, 2017. This is Riverside’s first float for the 2018 Rose Parade in nearly 60 years. The floats theme is “Making a Difference.” (Photo by James Carbone for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Taylor Patino, 13, of Riverside, looks at a small replica of the city of Riverside’s 2018 Rose Parade float, The Mission Inn- the 25th Annual Festival of Lights, at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale, CA., Saturday, November 18, 2017. This is Riverside’s first float for the 2018 Rose Parade in nearly 60 years. The floats theme is “Making a Difference.” (Photo by James Carbone for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Rose Float paint-Students works on the 2017 Cal Poly Universities Rose Float entry, ‘A New Leaf’ at Cal Poly Pomona December 20, 2016.

Underground Service Alert of Southern California (Digalert) Making it Safe for All (Fiesta Parade Floats) Underground Service Alert 811 is thrilled to make its return to the Rose Parade after a two-year hiatus. This humorous depiction of a very serious catastrophe in the making serves as a reminder to always call 811 before you dig. The float’s fanciful azalea bushes are created using more than 9,000 hot pink roses with over 3,000 stems of lavender and purple alstroemeria creating the floral trees.

Sierra Madre Rose Float Assoc. Chivalry! Demonstrating courage and kindness in helping others, a young knight-to-be tends to the wounded paw of a large dragon on Sierra Madre’s self-built float. Some 40,000 flowers are featured in the city’s 86th Rose Parade entry.



Shriners Hospitals for Children Caring for Kids Around the World (Phoenix Decorating Company) The float features Fezzy, the Shriners’ official mascot, carrying the world in his hands in a loving and caring way. The organization’s primary mission is to provide specialized medical care to children – wherever they may live. Decorating the float are more than 370,000 flowers including Black Magic Roses and dark lavender carnations selected to represent the darkness of space.

Miracle-Gro 150 Years and Growing (Fiesta Parade Floats) More than 20,000 hot pink Princess Roses majestically flow through these gardens presented on the Miracle-Gro float which depicts the joys of America’s backyards. Larger than life sculpted flowers including bearded iris, coneflowers, daffodils and lilies create food and shelter for bees, dragonflies, butterflies and hummingbirds.

La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assoc. Panda-Monium In keeping with the organization’s mission to present humorous, whimsical and highly animated floats, this year’s theme, Panda-Monium, was chosen to celebrate the collaboration of all nations to end the endangered status of the Giant Panda. The float is decorated with a mixture of floral materials including blue irises which are used to create the water for the ponds at the front of the entry.

Kaiser Permanente Inspiring Healthy Communities (Fiesta Parade Floats) Kaiser Permanente presents a whimsical and playful garden with 46 animated elements including fruits, vegetables and animals all designed to encourage healthy eating and demonstrate that being active can be fun. Floral decorations include 12,000 vibrant green roses in the deck gardens and 4,000 Santana orange roses as the centers of the sunflowers.

Downey Rose Float Assoc. Working Together Downey submitted its first Rose Parade entry in 1913. More than 100 years later, the city’s 2018 entry features two peace doves, each facing a rotating globe at the center of the float. Downey’s entry is one of only six floats classified as self-built. The float is financed by contributions and completely constructed and decorated by volunteers.



City of Los Angeles Everyone is Welcome (Fiesta Parade Floats) From the iconic pylon lights and the LAX logo letters to the Getty Center azalea maze and the Griffith Observatory and Planetarium, this year’s Los Angeles float invites visitors from around the world to experience the city. The LAX lights are decorated in pastel shades with pink, lavender and yellow statice petals, and more than 6,000 hot pink roses form sculpted hedges of the Getty Center maze.

City of Alhambra Story Time Alhambra’s 90th Rose Parade float, “Story Time,” pays respect to the city’s Civic Center Library which celebrated its 110th birthday in 2017. The float features a giant bookworm reading his favorite book to his insect friends.

Burbank Tournament of Roses Assoc. Sand-Sational Helpers Beach and sea creatures work together to keep their environment clean by recycling items that have been left on the beach. The message of this year’s Burbank float is recycling is important and everyone, of all ages, has a responsibility and the ability to recycle.

American Honda Motor Company Power of Dreams Express (Phoenix Decorating Company) The 110-foot-long “Power of Dreams Express” is the lead float entry and introduces the Rose Parade theme, “Making a Difference.” The fanciful design features whimsical elements, exciting movement and brings together volunteers and philanthropic organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children in communities around the country.

American Armenian Rose Float Assoc. Armenian Roots (Phoenix Decorating Company) This year’s rose float is dedicated to Armenian mothers, daughters, sisters and grandmothers, as individuals who are the foundation of acts of kindness that enrich the lives of others. The float features a young Armenian woman in traditional dress tending a pomegranate tree. Elements around the float’s centerpiece comprise a colorful pastiche of Armenian motifs, including Armenian carpets and pomegranates.



The city of Carson provided this rendering of design plans for its first Rose Parade float in 25 years.

1. Pace and Sound Cars: Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrids

2. Opening Show presented by Honda: A multi-level, entertainment platform featuring a floral replica of the 2018 Rose Parade Poster with the theme, “Making A Difference.”

3. Pasadena Police Department

4. U.S. Air Force B2 Spirit Flyover: This stealth bomber has a wingspan of 172 feet, more than half the distance of a football field, and tips the scales at 175 tons. The B-2 carries a crew of two pilots and is capable of performing its duties anywhere in the world, whether directly from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, or by deploying to operations outside the United States. The B-2 holds the record for the longest combat mission in aviation history: 44 hours from Whiteman to targets in Afghanistan.

5. Opening Show Theme Unit built by the Phoenix Decorating Company

6. American Honda Motor Company: Honda’s float, “Power of Dreams Express,” is the lead float entry and introduces the Rose Parade theme, “Making a Difference.” The fanciful design features whimsical elements, exciting movement and energy and brings together volunteers and philanthropic organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children in communities around the country. Crafted from enchanted musical instruments reimagined as a three-car train, the Power of Dreams Express leads the Rose Parade with music and energy, heralding new beginnings with fireworks.

7. United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard: Since 1967, the United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard has represented the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow in numerous events through out the United States. This is the last remaining Mounted Color Guard in the Marine Corps today. Each Marine is mounted on America’s Living Legend “Wild Mustangs,” each of Palomino Color and adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s “Adopt a Horse” program. Gunnery Sergeant Carlton Esswein is the Staff Non Commissioned Officer in charge of the Mounted Color Guard. The Commanding Officer of MCLB Barstow is Colonel Sekou Karega and the the Base sergeant Major is Sergeant Major Sergio Martinez Ruiz.

8. “The Commandant’s Own” The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps

9. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float: Titled “Sacrifice to Serve,” and honors all recipients of the Purple Heart medal. The float pays tribute to those that have sacrificed more than others. An over-sized Purple Heart is prominently displayed with a flowing long floral ribbon featuring flora-graphs of Purple Heart recipients protected by an over-sized American Eagle at the float center point highlighted with multiple stars at the rear of the float.

10. United States Marine Corps: The Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band is comprised of Marine Band San Diego, the First Marine Division Band, and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. Marine Corps Bands travel nationally and internationally serving as musical ambassadors for the Marine Corps and for the country when abroad. All Marine Musicians are fully combat trained, and many have been on combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan where they serve as machine gunners and security forces. This year, the West Coast Composite Band is under the leadership of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christian Flores, Band Officer, and Master Gunnery Sergeant Brian Paradis, Bandmaster. Leading the band on the march is Drum Major Gunnery Sergeant Hugh Wurts.

11. 2018 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal Gary Sinise

12. 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment, Fort Hood: With 14 proud years in the Rose Parade, the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment’s mission is to support the 1st Cavalry Division and Fort Hood by participating in parades, ceremonies and other various events, support the U.S. Army in its public relations and recruiting efforts, and to preserve the traditions of the U.S. Cavalry in the 1800’s. Eleven riders wear the “Campaign Uniform” consisting of a dark blue five button wool blouse, a pair of sky blue trousers, and the appropriate rank stripe sewn down the sides of each pant leg. The Horse Cavalry Detachment’s M1878 Escort and Supply Wagon was constructed in accordance with the specifications issued by the War Department during the Indian War period and is pulled by two Belgian Draft Mules.

13. Sierra Madre Rose Float Association: Sierra Madre is the smallest city to enter a float in the parade. The volunteers comes together to self-build and self-fund the annual float creation. A Rose blossom tree graces the front of the float. A First Aid kit is being used by young boy standing on a parapet to bandage a lady dragon’s paw.

14. Londonderry High School Marching Band & Color Guard: The Marching Lancer Band and Colorguard is made up of 265 students. This band enthusiastically performs lively and crowd-pleasing selections non-stop for the duration of every parade. Over the years the band has become one of the most well-travelled bands in New England. The band members are attired in red, white and blue traditional military uniforms and the guard is dressed in white and silver sequined tops with navy blue pants.

15. Lions Clubs International: Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest humanitarian Association with 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs in 210 countries and geographic areas around the globe. The organization turned 100-years-old on June 17, 2017. Lions Clubs float theme “Preserving Our Environment” fits perfectly around two of Lions Clubs International Centennial Projects – Engaging Our Youth and Protecting Our Environment. Lions around the world plant trees, clean up beaches, community parks and restoration of historical sites on a daily basis.

16. University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band: The Minuteman Marching Band has long been a source of great pride for the University of Massachusetts and the surrounding region. The leadership consists of director Timothy Todd Anderson, associate director and percussion instructor Thomas P. Hannum, and assistant director and visual coordinator Christine Sirard.

17a. So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary, Inc.: So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary’s primary focus is the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing miniature horses. We are a place of refuge, a place of rest, a place of love. So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary and its’ amazing Rescue Angels are proud to represent the best breed on the planet RESCUES. Costumed with spectacular flare in steam punk ensembles and breathtaking angel wings we present you with an amazing example of what love and nourishment can do, every mini walking in the 2018 Rose Parade was rescued by So Cal Mini and our network of angles.

17b. Mini Therapy Horses: Mini Therapy Horses is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that provides therapeutic benefits to children and adults through equine-assisted activities (EAA) and equine-assisted therapy (EAT), leading to greater physical, mental, and emotional well-being. All seven Miniature Therapy Horses are 30 inches and under. Blue Moon (Marshal’s horse) is a white and black pinto with blue eyes. She’s a Medicine Hat horse. Stormy Blue is a brown and white pinto with blue eyes. She is also considered a Medicine Hat horse. Black Pearl is a black and white pinto. Liberty Belle is a brown and white pinto. Willow Blue is a dapple gray. Sweet Louise is a sorel and white pinto. American Valor is a chestnut.

18. City of Torrance: The unsurpassed beauty and grandeur of the Madrona Marsh Preserve is explored in this tranquil floral moment. The City of Torrance on-going preservation of this unique ecosystem is making a difference as it pays homage to the delicate balance of the vernal wetlands and watery habitat located within the city’s borders.

19. The Louisburg High School Marching Wildcat Band: The Louisburg Marching Wildcat Band (grades 8 through 12) includes 189 students and comprises more than one-fourth of the entire student body. The band has been led by the same band director, Mr. John Cisetti, for 39 years.

20. Wells Fargo Stagecoaches: Each of these stagecoaches are being pulled by six beautifully matched American Quarter horses and American Paint horses. In addition, the outriding horses are American Quarter horses, as well.

21. Dole Packaged Foods: Dole’s 2018 float, “Sharing Nature’s Bounty” celebrates its passion for improving communities, the environment and its commitment to sustainability. DPF imagines a world of people leading healthy, vibrant lives, in a beautifully preserved natural environment and committed to quality, safety, environmental protection and healthier products.

22. China Airlines: China Airlines will once again participate in the 129th Rose Parade on January 1, 2018. As a proud participant of the Rose Parade, the theme of China Airlines’ float will feature a SCUBA diver diving leisurely in the coastal waters of Taiwan as it represents Taiwan’s commitment to protect its rich and diverse natural environment and China Airlines’ vision of environmental sustainability, which further aligns with the theme of the 129th Rose Parade of “Making A Difference.”

23. Albertville High School “Aggie” Band: The Albertville Aggie Band makes up 25 percent of the entire population of Albertville High School. With nearly 300 students including the Southern Stars Danceline and Aggie Colorguard, the Aggie band has had a history of success in Marching Band, Concert, and Jazz performances/Competitions.

24. The Norco Cowgirls & Little Miss Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Teams: Founded in 2008 by Mychon (MaShawn) Bowen, The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team is a professional team of women that perform with their horses at rodeos. The Cowgirls perform precision, daring maneuvers at a gallop to thrill cheering rodeo fans. This will be The Norco Cowgirls 6th year in The Rose Parade.

25. Kaiser Permanente: The parade theme for 2018 “Making a Difference” speaks to our goal of making a lasting impact on the health of individuals and communities in which we live, work and play. KP’s float theme is “Inspiring Healthy Communities” and will feature a whimsical and playful garden that represents healthy eating. The fun, colorful garden will feature animated fruits, vegetables, and animals at play.

26. 2018 Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet: Riding in a 1929 Packard

27. Scripps Miramar Ranch: This year Michele Macfarlane and her eye-catching pinto horses will take parade-goers straight back to their favorite Western movie. These colorful cowgirls and cowboys, all mounted on Scripps Miramar Ranch’s high-stepping spotted American Saddlebreds, look ready to head out for a cattle drive. TV personality Carson Kressley, the trail boss, is in the lead, followed by Donald Trunk and Michele.

28. Western Asset Management Company: Western Asset is one of the world’s leading asset managers, with $429 billion in assets across five continents and a singular focus on fixed-income since 1971. Two smiling dolphins lead a school of fish as a pod of three humpback whales (including a mother and calf) join with a giant swimming sea turtle through a kalidescope of coral including sea sponges, seaweed and brain coral with schools of mutiple species of fish among ancient ruins including a giant squid, a lionfish, sea horse and sea dragon.

29. Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band: Kyoto Tachibana High School Green Band has the most active choreography of all Japanese marching bands. Its unique dance-style marching technique is often imitated, but never equalled. Audiences watching the performance can’t help wondering how they manage to perform their athletic routine while managing to continue playing their instruments, and their musicianship is first class. Their performance in the 2012 Rose Parade was so memorable that Rose Parade audience members inquire about them still, and the significantly larger band this year holds the potential to eclipse that performance.

30. South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association is the oldest Self-Built float in the parade. Funded, constructed and decorated by an all volunteer crew. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2018 entry is honoring the members of Booster Clubs all over the US for “Making a Difference” in their efforts to support student athletes. The 2018 entry from South Pasadena depicts a group of rambunctious revelers in their vintage roadster on the way to support their team. They are pulling a trailer filled with everything they need for a tailgate party and to cheer on their team. Among the characters is a Tiger, the South Pasadena High School mascot and an ostrich which has been a symbol of the City since the Cawston Ostrich Farm in 1886. As the roadster travels down Colorado Blvd this rowdy bunch will be blasting the music “Sports Song” by Weird Al Yankovic, a collegiate fight song.

31. Ronald Reagan High School Marching Band: The Ronald Reagan High School Band Program is committed to pairing the teaching of music with personal life enrichment through participation in the performing arts. The more than 300-member unit consists of color guard, brass, woodwind, percussion, choir, orchestra, and dance students who rehearse during the school day and several days a week after school.

32. City of Alhambra: The City of Alhambra believes libraries are capable of “Making a Difference” in the community they serve. Floral bees surround an oversized flower where a ladybug hovers nearby as The BookWorm takes center stage in a beautiful flower filled garden reading his favorite book checked out of the Alhambra library “Tales from the Alhambra”

33. Los Hermanos Bañuelos Charro Team: Los Hermanos Banuelos Charro Team is an authentic Mexican Charro Team that resides in Southern California. Thirteen riders sit atop individually – owned horses as part of this team of equestrian’s . It will their 10th. Rose Parade appearance in 2018. Wearing 100 percent manmade authentic Charro attire. The team promotes its heritage and culture and promotes respect with team members. The Hermanos Banuelos promote friendship amongst themselves and where ever they perform. The message they leave behind is respect is the foundation of anything that you do.

34. Farmers Insurance: Our float, “Honoring Hometown Heroes,” depicts a scene from a small-town parade that features a classic convertible command chief vehicle, and a classic red fire truck, both transporting real-life first responders, as well as Farmers agents and district managers. The float, adorned with a rich assortment of lush, fresh flowers and thousands of vibrant colored roses, celebrates the men and women who heroically serve their communities and country. In keeping with the hometown feel, the float also showcases a child riding alongside the command vehicle, and a member of the town’s marching band walking with the parade – all elements many hometown parades feature across America.

35. Miracle Gro: Scotts Miracle-Gro is honored to kick off its 150th anniversary year amongst family and friends with a magnificent floral bouquet that celebrates America’s backyards. Amid beautifully sculptured flowers, families work and play together in this colorful floral setting. A massive garden arbor is laced with delicate fuchsias and curly ferns, beneath this setting are four separate garden vignettes featuring the joys found in backyards across America.

36. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Herald Trumpets: Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band. The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band has marched every parade since 1930. 2018 will mark the band’s 89th consecutive appearance in the most famous parade in the world.

37. 2018 Royal Court: The 2018 Tournament of Roses, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Rose Queen and Royal Court, magnificently presents this year’s court beneath a decorative floating bejeweled crown canopy sitting amid an elegant tailored rose gardens lined in delicate ferns. This captivating floral masterpiece showcases the elegance of the Rose Queen and her six Princesses. Flanking the length of the float are opulently carved urns featuring magnificent rose and floral arrangements.

38. Cal Poly Universities: The Mission of the Cal Poly Universities Rose Float Leadership Team is to develop student leadership, teamwork, and life skills through the collaborative and creative process of designing, building, decorating, and entering a Rose Float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

39. Australia’s Marching Koalas: The band membership comprises musicians from the Hunter Region of NSW and is open to both boys and girls . The band was formed in 1982 as a result of a visit to Newcastle by the Arcadia Apache Marching Band as part of a Sister City relationship. The Koalas travelled to Arcadia in 1983 and took part in the Pasadena Rose Parade with the Grand Marshall Danny Kay who conducted the band at a Kiwani’s Lunch during the visit. This will be the fourth occasion on which the Koalas have been in the Rose Parade and will look forward to another great event.

40. Ramona — California’s Official Outdoor Play

41. City of Hope: “Transforming Lives with Hope” reflects the journey each patient must make on the road to recovery. This journey often starts at City of Hope’s wishing trees, which grow just outside the cancer center’s main entrance. Patients and their families are encouraged to jot down a wish or a note of encouragement, then hang it from one of the wishing trees. These wishes, which are reflected on the float in numerous places, are reminders of the work that happens daily at City of Hope, with physicians and scientists working tirelessly to make these wishes come true.

42. Rose Bowl Game University Float: University of Oklahoma

43. Rose Bowl Game University Band: The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band

44. Northwestern Mutual: Every kid deserves to experience a life of laughter, adventure and fun. The 2018 float is dedicated to celebrating the joy of being a child and the unforgettable experience of summer camp. Nestled along the shores of an activity-filled pond is fantasy Camp For A Cure. A dream camp filled with continuous fun events for kids bravely facing the battle against cancer. An outdoor adventure setting for just “Letting Kids Be Kids”, and for families to make lifelong memories.

45. 2018 Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame Inductees

46. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Mounted Enforcement Detail: Led by Sheriff Jim McDonnell, The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Enforcement Detail will be riding with 17 sworn deputies. Out of the 17 deputies, 11 are collaterally assigned to the detail and 5 work fulltime on horseback patrolling 177 Los Angeles County Parks and trails. Every horse in the detail is personally owned and taken care of by the deputies.

47. Rose Bowl Game University Float: University of Georgia

48. Rose Bowl Game University Band: The University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band

49. Rotary: “Planting the Seeds of Service.” At a glance, the whimsical bunny gazing at the just planted peach tree appears to be in shape and form like any other float entry. However, if you look beyond the flowers, beyond the plant material, what you will find is the story of a child hungry for food, drinking bacteria infested water; the story of a mother fighting to take care of her family; the story of a family living in a region of conflict struggling to survive. If you look deeper you will begin to see the bunny as a symbol of the watchful gaze of Rotarians’, the tree as a symbol of life, growing the seeds of service provided by Rotarians’ world wide; and, bearing the fruit of Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus giving hope to all children, all mothers, and all families for a better world. To enhance this message a real sapling from one of Hiroshima’s A-Bomb survivor trees will be on the float and later planted in one of Rotary’s Peace Gardens to help promote peace and a green legacy. The 2018 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Float is a story of responsibility to our planet, our children, and humanity.

50. Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek riding a 1924 Model TT truck

51. Shriners Hospitals for Children: Commander Fezzy – in his sixth appearance on the Shriners Hospitals float design – is at the center of the important mission to care for children who are in need of our specialized, state-of-the-art compassionate care and is joined by the number one Shriner in the world, Gary Bergenske, and his wife Anne, Trustee Peter Diaz and his wife Vicky, along with their trusted space crew of four patient ambassadors: Alec, Emily, Isabella and Kechi (2017 America’s Got Talent finalist).

52. The UPS Store: The UPS Store is the exclusive sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, committed to providing books and educational resources to less fortunate children in communities across the country. UPS will salute the program by showing how “Books Bring Dreams to Life.” Readers find themselves swept up in a world of imagination as they set sail on books transformed into boats. Speckled with chrysanthemums, carnations and citrus, a lovable sea monster rises from the waves, smiling at the crowd and befriending the readers below. Complex hydraulic animation and special effects bring the fanciful creature to life.

53. The Valley Hunt Club: The Valley Hunt Club originated the Rose Parade in 1890. Memorabilia of the time show that it was a “Tournament of Roses” — the name being coined by Charles F. Holder and inspired by the flower festival at Nice and pre-Lenten “War of the Roses” in Rome. The Valley Hunt Club has been an annual participant since 1983.

54. The Forum: The award-winning Forum is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. Located in Inglewood, CA, the venue opened its doors in December 1967, with Aretha Franklin performing the first concert on January 22, 1968. The Forum as a Rose Parade float will feature a grand red carpet leading to exclusive Forum Club and the VIP entrance. The 27-foot tall video board tower is at the rear of the float, showcasing video and special 50th anniversary messages.

55. La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association: The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association (LCFTRA) was formed in 1978 by a coalition of local organizations and resident volunteers. As one of the six self-built floats in the parade, the design, engineering, construction, decoration and operation of the association is all volunteer. In keeping with the organization’s mission to present humorous, whimsical and highly animated floats, this year’s theme, Panda-Monium, was chosen to celebrate humanity “Making a Difference” by productive collaboration of all nations to end the endangered status of The Giant Panda.

56. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band: The Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band has marched every parade since 1930. 2018 will mark the band’s 89th consecutive appearance in the most famous parade in the world.

57. Downey Rose Float Association: The Downey Rose Float Association has a long history with the Tournament of Roses. In 1913 we submitted our first entry into the parade and again in 1920 where we took 4th Place. In 1952 a talented group of citizens founded the Downey Rose Float Association (DRFA) and incorporated in 1954. Continuously since 1955 this group of citizens has worked to enter a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. Downey’s entry has the distinction of being one of only six floats which come under the parade classification of self-built. The 2018 entry will present two peace doves, one facing forward with the world in the middle and one dove facing towards the rear of the float. Surrounding the globe will be human figures holding hands in the air with two olive branches. At the base of the float will be a colorful multi level platform with colored ribbons and stars. Miss Downey and her court will also be riding on the float.

58. Westlake High School Marching Thunder: The Westlake Band has a reputation for high musicianship, quality entertainment, and a phenomenal color guard. The band is a two-time Utah state marching band champion and a six-time Bands of America regional finalist, while the color guard are the current reigning Utah winter guard state champions. The band program has grown annually since the school’s opening in 2009. Starting with just 40 members the first year, the band will field more than 170 members this fall. Westlake’s performing ensembles include the marching band, three concert bands, two jazz bands, three concert percussion ensembles, and four winter guards.

59. Mane Attraction Equestrian Drill Team: The Mane Attraction is a special team of committed women who love to ride and perform precision drill, participate in parades and attend fundraisers and charity events. The primary charity they ride for is NDR Therapeutic riding facility that teaches children and adults with disabilities. NDR is a non-profit organization that is located in Norco, California at No Drama Ranch.

60. United Sikh Mission: United Sikh Mission is a non-profit organization based in Southern California. At the centre of Sikhism’s teachings about selfless service and equality is the Langar, or free community kitchen. The float theme “Serving Kindness” was chosen to share this incredible Sikh tradition in which all markers of religion, caste, and social status are erased as participants share a meal as equals. In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of Langar teaches the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness, and oneness of all humankind.

61. Singpoli American BD: Singpoli American BD specializes in capital investment and real estate development in the United States and Asia. Singpoli American BD showcases the best of Chinese American culture with their float. The Legend of the Dragon Gate is a reminder that even though our journeys can be difficult and painful we can rise above adversity. Singpoli American BD hopes this entry will inspire others to keep working towards their dreams.

62. Pennsbury High School “Long Orange Line” Marching Band: With performances on five Continents, and at five Disneylands, the Pennsbury high School Marching Band, nicknamed “the Long Orange Line” is internationally recognized as one of the premier High School Marching Bands in the United States.

63. 24 Hour Fitness: Crafted out of more than 25,000 flowers, the float brings into living color the excitement of Team USA athletes as they pursue their dreams at the Olympic Winter Games, with special focus on the three athletes whose dreams 24 Hour Fitness is helping to make possible. The bobsledders in front celebrate two-time world champion Elana Meyers Taylor, who is striving to outdo her past performances as the first black bobsled pilot to win an Olympic medal and the first U.S. woman bobsledder to win two Olympic medals. In the back, the freestyle skier flying up off the mountain represents U.S. Olympic hopeful Gus Kenworthy, the U.S. Olympic silver medalist who helped secure a podium sweep in 2014 for the U.S. men’s team in Slopestyle at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.Below him, the sled hockey player racing around the foot of the mountain honors U.S. Paralympic Medalist and military veteran Rico Roman, who took home an Olympic Gold Medal from Sochi in 2014. Rico Roman is also riding live on the float and is joined by our Team USA Certified Personal Trainers.

64. Budweiser Clydesdales: The Budweiser Clydesdales have been the symbol of Anheuser-Busch for more than 75 years. They were formally introduced on April 7, 1933, to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition for beer. Only the finest horses make the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch.

65. Trader Joe’s: “HATS OFF” is a 75-feet-long, 40-feet high…classic tricycle….elegant in design and superb in finish with all the necessary Trader Joe’s appointed goodies and flourishes fit for celebrating those who help us make a difference in our neighborhoods. ‘The Fearless Flyer,’ dressed in his Pasadena, New Year’s Day best, pedals his jovial big wheel down Colorado Blvd.

66. AgPhD TV and Radio: Ag PhD provides agronomy information to farmers, to help them produce higher yields more profitably, while at the same time improving the land and the environment. The Ag PhD studio is located in South Dakota where the primary crops are corn, soybeans, and wheat. The production of those three crops is the basis for our design. In the front is a tracked tractor and planter. Unlike the tractors of old, many of today’s tractors have tracks instead of tires. Just behind the tractor you’ll find corn, soybeans, and wheat, the largest acreage crops in the United States. These are followed by a combine that is dumping harvested grain into a storage bin.

67. Air Academy High School Marching Band: Air Academy Band is an award-winning Colorado Springs District 20 Public High School band program established in 1957 with only 20 members. Now the band has approximately 196 members. In a single marching season, the band rehearses for over 250 hours. An award-winning and highly respected program, AAHS students are welcome to join each year without auditioning, regardless of previous musical experience.

68. Burbank Tournament of Roses Association: Since the Theme of the Parade is “Making a Difference”, our 86th City of Burbank float shows a number of beach and sea creatures working together to keep their environment clean by recycling items that have been left on the beach.

69. Lindbergh “Spirit of St. Louis” Marching Band: The band is comprised of 215 members, grades 9-12. All directors have taught the students since they started band in 6th grade. Four of our staff members marched drum corps (Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, Cadets, Colts).

70. California Highway Patrol Mounted Patrol Unit: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) is made up of five full time officers, and one supervisor. Prior to the officer’s assignment they must first complete the California Peace Officer Standards and Training certified California Highway Patrol Academy.

71. Underground Service Alert of Southern California (DigAlert): Underground Service Alert 811 is thrilled to make its return to the Rose Parade after a two-year hiatus. This humorous depiction of a very serious catastrophe in the making serves as a reminder to always call 811 before you dig. The bumbling crew of comical felines and canines are busy at work but apparently they did not call 811 first to ensure they were “Making It Safe For All.” Serious mishaps can happen with do-it-yourself projects and this serves as a reminder to always use this FREE nationwide utility location service. Chaos is underway as the construction crew is back at it again in this zany backyard overhaul.

72. Donate Life: Celebrating its 15th year of participating in the parade, the Donate Life Rose Parade float is the centerpiece of a national effort of more than 50 organizations to reach a broad audience with the simple, life-giving message that organ, eye and tissue donation saves and heals lives. This exquisite entry takes parade viewers deep into the jungles of Mexico. Colorful macaws perch on flowering branches, gazing down at ancient fountains and Monarch butterflies. One of the birds playfully hangs upside down. The focal point of the float is a magnificent Aztec calendar representing the passage of time. The calendar has been modified to incorporate 44 memorial portraits of organ and tissue donors.

73. Burlington Teen Tour Band: The Burlington Teen Tour Band is Canada’s oldest and largest youth marching band. Founded in 1947, this group of youth aged 13-21 perform around the world, and have become Canada’s Musical Ambassadors.

74. The Grand Tour, An Amazon Prime Original: In keeping with “The Grand Tour’s” spirit of adventure, this entry is unlike anything seen before in the Rose Parade. The design includes three human-powered units — each featuring a gigantic wheel. Eight people per wheel will roll the units for the duration of the 5 1/2 mile parade route. The wheels feature the faces of “The Grand Tour’s” famed presenters: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. The wheels incorporate a collage of images from “The Grand Tour,” including an array of automotive components such as a hubcap, steering wheel and revolution gauge, as well as icons of global adventure such as a map, famous international landmarks and a series of ring roads.

75. Spirit of the West Riders: Riding on behalf of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, in order to bring awareness of their fight to cure cancer with courage and grit, the “Spirit of the West Riders” is a unique equestrian unit that blends history and entertainment in their authentic, yet flavorful representation of the men and women of various ethnic backgrounds who tamed the wild frontier of the 1840s-1920 period. This colorful group is made up of men and women who have a passion for horses, history and preserving our American Western heritage.

76. Kiwanis International: Around the world, Kiwanis clubs provide playgrounds, school supplies, reading programs, meals and more to ensure children have what they need to reach their full potential. Our float is an over-sized soap box racer (model #2018) piloted by a dashing tiger with racing goggles sporting a blue and yellow Kiwanis International inspired scarf. The racer takes the checkers across a floral finish line escorted by youth on bikes as a group of Kiwanis youth and leadership cheer the racer on from victory lane.

77. Homestead High School Mighty Mustang Marching Band: Homestead High School opened in 1963 in Cupertino, California, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Back then the region was full of fruit orchards, however now this region is known as “Silicon Valley” as it is the home of Apple, Google, Facebook and many other tech companies.

78. City of Carson: In anticipation of its 50th golden anniversary, the City of Carson is kicking off its celebration with this floral montage of many of the abundant treasures found in the robust South Bay city. The City of Carson is “Honoring The Past – Envisioning Our Future,” by paying homage to the All-American City’s rich racial diversity and family friendly community that makes it the ideal place to live, work, shop and play. An invigorating water fountain framed by stately palm trees welcomes citizens and visitors alike to the Carson Civic Center.

79. The New Buffalo Soldiers: The New Buffalo Soldiers representing 10th Regiment, Company H of the U. S Cavalry was organized in 1992 as a historical living history interpretation group. The Troop initially portrayed the Black American veterans of the Civil War. The group has now expanded to include the origin of the Buffalo Soldiers and a more complete story of their military history by portraying the Third US Cavalry Colored Troops during the Civil War, the 10th US Cavalry, Company H during the post Civil War period, the 92nd and 93rd Divisions during WWI and are currently incorporating the story of the Buffalo Soldiers during WWII in which many of the current members served.

80. Lutheran Laymen’s League: The 2018 Lutheran Hour Ministries Tournament of Roses Parade float is based on several Bible passages. The float features a boat with Jesus controlling the rudder, steering and directing His followers from many daily walks of life to use their skills and talents, their passions and pleasures to make a difference in the lives of others. Riders will feature a variety of individuals who portray “Making a Difference,” including a comfort dog and handler, a Sunday School teacher and child, a leader of a food bank, a medical professional and a Lutheran Pastor. The boat sail will feature a map of the world with dots representing locations that LHM has International offices along with a Cross.

81. The Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band: This will be our 99th consecutive year in the parade. This year our guest band will be joining us all the way from Angola. Their Brass Band will be flying over to the USA to participate in the Rose Parade. They will be marching at the front of our unit and sharing their culture through music!

82. AIDS Healthcare Foundation: For 30 years AHF has provided health care and services for those living with AIDS and HIV and has also served as a leading advocate against injustice, hatred and discrimination suffered by those inflicted and the LGBTQ community. In this floral dramatization of the March 9, 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March a sculptured likeness of the Reverend King leads a procession of peaceful protestors crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge over floral waters of the Alabama River. This bridge has become one of the most iconic symbols of peaceful civil dissent for humanitarian rights and the defining moment in the race for civil rights in the United States.

83. Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Mounted Platoon, Honor Guard, Bagpipe & Drum Band: The first organized mounted patrol was established around the year 1851. The unit was originally known as “The Los Angeles Rangers.” This outfit patrolled the lawless, and violent streets of “Pueblo De Los Angeles.”

84. Lucy Pet Foundation: Lucy Pet “Paws For Life” salutes heroic animals that have saved people’s lives and honors four-footed canines and their handlers who make us safe and who serve and defend our country and our freedom. Taking center stage is a rotating hexagon, with eight magnificently detailed floral-graphs, feature many inspiring photographic moments of heroic pets and working canines. The eight (8) floral-graphs depicted are: 1 Military Working Dog 2 Search and Rescue Working Dog Team 3 Working K-9 Police Team 4 Cat that protected a child from an attacking dog 5 rappelling canines and their handlers At the back of the float, high overhead, is a replica of an Army Black Hawk helicopter. A highly specialized trained Military Working Dog Team demonstrates a tandem rappelling operation from the Black Hawk.

85. City of Los Angeles: The City of Los Angeles has been in the Tournament of Roses Parade for 120 consecutive years, making it the longest-running float entry in Rose Parade history. The “Everyone Is Welcome” float delivers an open invitation for inspired exploration of one of the world’s premier destinations. Soaring high overhead are colorful paper planes decorated with textured designs reflective of many different global cultures. Welcoming visitors at the front of the float are LAX Airport’s iconic pylon lights and logo letters. Inspired by the Getty Center’s floating azalea maze and stunning botanical gardens are sculptured rose hedges at the float’s front and center.

86. LAUSD All District High School Honor Band: Since 1972, the LAUSD All District Honor Band has been representing the largest school district west of the Mississippi River in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Known for it’s energetic marching style, powerful brass and percussion sound and for playing contemporary songs.

87. American Armenian Rose Float Association, Inc.: This will be the Armenian rose float’s fourth consecutive participation in the world-renowned tournament. Carrying the theme “Armenian Roots,” the new Armenian rose float will be dedicated to Armenian mothers, daughters, sisters, and grandmothers, as individuals who are the foundation of acts of kindness that enrich the lives of others; who are a source of inspiration, hope, joy, and optimism; and whose unconditional love contributes to the greatness of their communities and nation.

88. Banda De Música Herberto López: Founded in 1967. 50 years representing the culture and identity of the youth of Chitré and Panama. Music is our language.

89a. Broken Horn Ropers with guests Hesperia Wranglers Rodeo Queen and Court: The Broken Horn Ropers are sponsored by Broken Horn Saddlery (established 1956) in the City of Baldwin Park. The store is considered to be the biggest western store, west of the Mississippi River.

89b. The Valley Center Vaqueros: The Valley Center Vaqueros Rose Parade Group is a diverse group of equestrians. With our members ranging in age from 10 to 62 we cover all ages and disciplines, including Rodeo Queens, Show Jumpers, English Equitation, Western Pleasure, Western Dressage, Therapy Horses and trail riders.

90. City of Riverside: The Riverside Rose Parade Float was designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Lights presented by The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and the City of Riverside. The float recognizes the significant difference Duane and Kelly Roberts have made in Riverside’s renaissance through their revival of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and the establishment of the Festival of Lights.

91. The BOSS (Bands Of Santiago Sharks): The Nickname of the Santiago Band is “The B.O.S.S” which stands for The Bands Of Santiago Sharks. The BOSS is made up of four large concert bands, three full Jazz “Big Bands” a number of jazz combos and chamber ensembles, a drum-line and a championship Color Guard.

92. Closing Show presented by Wells Fargo

93. Long Beach Mounted Police: Since 1935, the Long Beach Mounted Police has riden in hundreds of parades, both locally and occasionally in other states. The troop is known to ride beautiful golden palomino horses with white manes and tails, to use custom made sterling silver saddles and tack that are unique works of art and to carry the American flag. Having made their first appearance in the Rose Parade in 1947, the LBMP is thrilled to be riding in their 69th Rose Parade.