Burbank's 'All Paws on Deck' Rose Parade Float: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of 'All Paws on Deck'

• 🎨 Volunteers and designers are meticulously crafting Burbank's 2026 Rose Parade float, "All Paws on Deck," showcasing immense detail and work.
• 🏆 Last year, Burbank won an award for float animation, featuring dinosaurs and various critters, setting a high bar for this year's entry.

Float Animation and Features

• 🚢 The centerpiece is a pirate ship that will pivot up and down, simulating movement through waves, with additional moving waves for effect.
• 💥 A CO₂ cannon will fire, creating recoil and a light flash, adding a dynamic element to the float.
• ⚙️ Five people will operate the float: a driver, an animation engine operator, and two individuals managing the animation and sound systems.

Design Challenges and Critter Decorations

• 🚢 A unique design challenge this year is making the entire float the ship, rather than placing a ship on top of a float.
• 🐠 Various critters, including a seahorse and turtles, are being decorated with both dry and fresh materials, including rose petals.
• 🌹 The float will incorporate a significant amount of roses, reflecting its theme and the parade's namesake.

Raising Awareness for Pet Adoption

• 🐾 The float's theme, "All Paws on Deck," aims to raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption.
• 🏡 The goal is to ensure that pets available at shelters find loving homes.
• 💖 Donations and volunteers are welcomed to help complete the float; information can be found on the Burbank Rose Float website.