Rose Parade Floatfest: See the Floats Up Close After the Parade

Experience the Rose Parade Floats Up Close

• 💡 Floatfest offers a unique opportunity to see the Rose Parade floats in person after the main event.
• 🎯 Visitors can appreciate the intricate detail, hands, and color of the floats, which are even more impressive up close than on television.
• 📌 The scale of the floats is often underestimated, appearing bigger in person than viewers might expect.

Unseen Details and Dedication

• 🔬 At Floatfest, attendees can observe details not visible on TV, such as the City of Sierra Madre Seal on a fire truck, meticulously crafted with individual flower petals placed using tweezers.
• 👏 The immense time and effort invested by creators are evident, bringing a sense of magic to the experience.
• ✨ Many visitors consider attending Floatfest a bucket list item, traveling from afar to witness the artistry.

Honoring and Storytelling

• 🎭 One float's original concept features shell animals bonding to build a pirate ship, symbolizing their search for a forever home.
• 🎗️ This particular float also serves as a tribute to Spike, a police canine killed in the line of duty in Burbank.
• 🔍 The ability to see the individual flowers and understand the work involved highlights the phenomenal craftsmanship.

Floatfest Information

• 🗓️ Floatfest is open through Saturday, with specific hours: Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• 🎟️ For the most current information on tickets and entry, it is recommended to visit tournamentofroses.com.