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Rose Parade: Scenes From Parades Past

On colorful floats, fantasies take form in flowers. Here are a few scenes from favorite past Rose Parades.
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2010 Rose Parade Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Float

This entry, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, won the Princess Award for most beautiful float in the 2010 parade. — Image courtesy of Phoenix Decorating

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Rose Parade 2010 Donate Life Float

Sponsored by Donate Life, this entry won an award for best representing the theme of the 2010 parade, "A Cut Above the Rest." Depicting a phoenix rising from the ashes, the float memorializes organ donors and others who have given the gift of life. — Image courtesy of Phoenix Decorating

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Rose Parade 2009 Robot Float

A 49-foot-tall replica of American Honda's humanoid robot repeatedly "doffed" his top hat in honor of Rose Parade 2009's theme, "Hats Off to Entertainment." The float won the theme trophy award.

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Rose Parade 2009 Garden of Oz Float

Scarecrow, Tin man, Cowardly Lion, the Wizard, the Good Witch and Dorothy meet in the “Garden of Oz,” in honor of the 70th anniversary of the film classic. Sponsored by Bayed Advanced, the float won the fantasy trophy award.

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