On Jan.1, 2010, millions of spectators from around the world will celebrate the New Year with the 121st Rose Parade — 2010: A Cut Above the Rest. Leading the floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and marching bands will be Farmers’ entry: a tall parade major in red and white uniform, playing a bugle.
Our theme this year, “Salute to the Bands,” has special significance. Agents, district mangers and employees throughout the United States have been helping several high school bands make it to Parade Day. The volunteers’ efforts come at a time when schools in nearly every state are looking for ways to cut costs, and music programs are often among the first things to go.
Help decorate the float
If you’re in the Southern California area, you can join in the fun and help us apply the finishing touches to our “Major.”
Learn more about the Tournament of Roses.
Did you know? The term float is derived from the first floats — decorated barges towed along canals with ropes held by parade marchers on the shore (source: Wikipedia).
Parade major awaits the big day
Artist applies finishing touches to parade major
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