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We would like to show the true magical beauty of Taiwan. Taiwan is known to the world as "Ilha Formosa".

We consider the beautiful scenery of Taiwan magical.

The float depicts the true beauty of Taiwan with beautiful animated butterflies surronded by sculpted cymbidium orchids. The front of the float features two Formosan Blue Magpie birds decorated with blue statice, buffalo grass and orange lanterns.

Every year China Airlines creates a cultural float using the beauty of Taiwan, we wish to make every year a Visit Taiwan year.

This is the first China Airlines will have riders from Taipei, Taiwan. The riders are also China Airlines' flight attendants.

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Wind Symphony and Concert Bands play Concert, Classical and Contemporary literature. Jazz Band plays "Big Band" jazz literature. "Marching Maroon & White" Band plays marches, chorales, ballads, contemporary R&B, Top 40 hits, etc. All other ensembles play concert ensemble literature from Classical to contemporary

1996 Soccer Olympics - Birmingham, AL 2005 Honda Battle of Bands, Atlanta GA 2005 Mobile Mardi Gras 2005 "Magic City Classic" Parade. Birmingham, AL 2005 "Gateway Classic", St. Louis,MO

The Birmingham Grid Forecasters "College Band of Year" 1983, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999

Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Normal, AL, is a land-grant university, organized in 1875. The founder and first president, William Hooper Councill, an ex-slave opened the school on May 1, 1875, as the Huntsville Normal School. The band program has been in existence since 1890. Among the outstanding musicians and teachers are: William Grant Still, Sr., William (W.C.) Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues", Wade Hammonds, the first black appointed as Chief Musician (Band Master in the United States Army) Thomas Dawson, Barney Smart, and presently Arthur B. Wesley, II, Director of Bands since 1979. The Band Program includes the "Marching Maroon & White" Band, the University Wind Symphony, the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Brasswind Ensemble and String Ensemble.

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Football Hall of Fame - John Stallworth of the Pittsburg Stellers (alumnus)

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Bayer Advanced™ rose care products have been created to provide magical results for roses and other flowers with tremendous growth – much as the beans acquired by Jack in the classic fairy tale.

The beans that Jack traded his cow for were able to magically grow a vine into the sky and the home of a giant that possessed a goose capable of producing golden eggs; for this float Bayer Advanced™ products help magically grow climbing red and golden roses reaching skyward to a level higher than any other rose display in the 2006 Rose Parade. The giant roses are truly fit for a giant.

Fe fi fo fum – a happy giant has stopped to smell the roses which comprise the Bayer Advanced™ float “Jack and the Rose Stalk.” This magical rose vine climbs more than 50 feet into the air, providing the tallest rose in Rose Parade history. The gigantic vine is made up of real and sculpted roses – and features the greatest variety of roses to be presented on a parade float.

Bayer Advanced™ is the exclusive rose care product of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.

Bayer Advanced™ is America’s newest law and garden company and part of Bayer CropScience LP. Bayer Advanced rose care products are the Exclusive Rose Car Products of the Tournament of Roses. Bayer Advanced is also the official sponsor of the Wrigley Gardens, which is the 4.5 acre garden that surrounds the Tournament of Roses Association’s executive offices in the Tournament House on South Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena. Bayer Advanced rose care products are the only rose and flower care products used on the 1,500 varieties of roses, camellias and annuals in the Wrigley Gardens.

Bayer Advanced™has won an award in each of its previous five years of Rose Parade participation.

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Willie- Palomino Mustang
Rookie- Palomino Mustang
Luke- Palomino Mustang
Honey- Palomino Mustang
Sage- Palomino Mustang
Ocho- Palomino Mustang

These are Americas living legend "Wild Mustang" of Palomino color from the Bureau of Land Management "Adopt a Horse and Burro Program"

Since 1967, the United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard has represented the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California in numerous events throught the Western United States. This is the only remaining Mounted Color Guard in the Marine Corps today.

Merines Military "Blue Dress Uniform" with ribbons and badges, White Britches, Black Field Boots

Black "Winthec" English Saddles, Hand-made Black Bridles and Breast Collars with Marine Corps Emblems, Blankets Red & Gold Marine Corps Colors

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard is an Official Mounted Color Guard of the Marine Corps, for that we don't compete in events.

2004/2005-Lead the Old Spanish Days Parades.
2004- Lead the Swallows Days Parade in San Juan Capistrano.
2005- Lead the Huntington Beach "4th of July Day Parade"
2005- Paticipated in "Armed Forces Day Parade in the Torrence, California.
2005- Opening Ceremony for the "Supercross" in Anaheim, California.

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard is the last remamining Mounted Color Guard in the Marine Corps today. The Marines in this groups are temporarily asign to the Marine Corps Mounted Color guard as a collateral duty from their primary duties.

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The riders are currently serving as Active Duty Members in the United States Marine Corps, Stationed at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow California

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Cerritos has always been a model community and innovative in its approach to creating a positive environment for its citizens. Its innovative style is captured in the selection of the float design and the theme Magical Music Machine. This concept salutes the wide variety of musical entertainment at the Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts, which has put Cerritos on the cultural map and serves Southern California’s need for cultural enhancement and arts education.

It’s Magical, or so it seems, as the Magical Music Machine entertains the parade while audience “floating” above floral clouds with more than 50 individual animated movements and an elaborate music system.

Much like the Magical Music Machine the City of Cerritos is one-of-a-kind. Located in Los Angeles County at the Orange County border, Cerritos offers a wealth of cultural activities, recreational programs for all ages and a thriving local economy. The City of Cerritos is truly a magical place to work, live and raise a family.

Combine a touch of old-fashioned integrity with a pinch of futuristic ingeniousness -- mix together with a potion of magical sound and the outcome is a whimsical, colorful and highly animated “Magical Music Machine.” Floating high above floral clouds to the musical beat of patriotic tunes, this whimsical contraption loaded with instruments is controlled by a marvelous and talented musician, who is his own one-man band. Equipped with gadgets galore, this music machine pulsates with tooting brass horns, steaming organ pipes and rotating cogs of violins. Pulley wheels of clarinets and oboes spin, drums beat, sprockets of cymbals clang and bells swing and ring. The bandsman controls an extra hand that waves the American flag to the beat of the music. Keeping the Music Machine afloat are flapping wings and turning propellers.

The City of Cerritos, recognized for its imaginative presentations of extraordinary floats, continues its Rose Parade tradition with the highly animated “Magical Music Machine”. The inspiration for this whimsical float comes from all the delighted patrons who have enjoyed and celebrated the more than 1,500 magical performances at the Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts since its opening in 1993.

Eucalyptus leaves flank the walls of the “Magical Music Machine” with accents and rich hues of orange, hot pink and magenta carnations. Florets of vivid purple Madame Pompadour orchids, yellow chrysanthemums, green Yoko Ono button poms and the brilliant blue of sinuata statice create the kaleidoscope of colors and patterns on the musical gadgets and doodads. Petals of gold, yellow and bronze strawflower give the effect of light shimmering on brass on the horns and organ pipes while silverleaf protea, glossy seaweed and coconut flakes complete the woodwinds, swings and drums. Billowing clouds of light Peach Versilia and hot pink Pavarotti roses, framed with crisp white cattleya orchids, are accented with Wedgwood and Dutch blue iris.

see "Flowering Details"

see "Flowering Details"

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 5

The City of Cerritos spectacular float in the 2006 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade is a celebration of the City’s talented citizens and patrons of the arts. Thousands of artistic and community-minded volunteers have joined together to decorate the City’s award-winning floats. Trophies awarded: 2005 Tournament Special Trophy, 2004 Craftsman Trophy and 2003 Judge’s Special Trophy.

The City of Cerritos is home to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts where more than 1 million patrons have attended performances since its opening in 1993. Owned and operated by the City of Cerritos, the Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts has put Cerritos on the cultural map and has served the Southern California community’s need for cultural enhancement and arts education. It was the first performing arts center in North America to transform the auditorium’s size, stage placement and acoustics by using moveable seating towers, lifts and a flown acoustical concert ceiling above the stage with 6 different configurations. It is considered the most flexible, multi-configuration performing arts center in the world.

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This band is made up from various groups throughout Southern California. Two young musicians are also invited from each of the Salvation Army's 56 divisions across the USA & Canada. This year the band is joined by members of The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Divisional Youth Band.

The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in England. It is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of Christ, to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army has been marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade since 1920, making this their 86th consecutive year of participation - the longest of any band in the Rose Parade.

The age range is from 15-70+ years of age and in some families three generations are represented.

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The African Plain, with its population of intriguing wildlife – frolicking in the waters of a flowing river – offers a magical setting for photographers, and parade viewers

The African plain is often seen as the realization of a magical dream – for an individual or a family. Roto-Rooter has created that setting with an animated menagerie of native species, delightfully pure running water – and an elephant spraying cool, clear water toward parade viewers – all to be captured by the camera’s lens on a “Photo Safari.”

The magical possibility of capturing African wildlife – on film – is the focus of “Photo Safari,” the Rose Parade vision of Roto-Rooter Plumbers. This moving picture of majestic animals in their native habitat is populated by water-spraying elephants, towering giraffes, monkeys, eland and cheetahs, one enjoying a catnap in a floral tree. Joining them is a group armed with cameras, to share this unexcelled experience with parade viewers.

Roto-Rooter won the Past Presidents Award with its 2005 parade entry, “Family Retreat;” the company also won the inaugural “Bob Hope Humor Award” in the 2003 Rose Parade with its first-ever Tournament entry, the six-element “Bath Tub Races.”

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Horses colors, breeds, & names &Wagons they are pulling:
2 Brown Belgians:Barney & Rocket – 1899 Hose Wagon
3 Grey Percherons: Sue, Sally, Pat – 1902 Steam Fire Engine
3 Light tan American Creams:Tom, Ben & Chappie – 1905 Hook & Ladder
2 Chestnut Haflingers:Ned & Monty - 1900 Pirsch Fire Wagon

The horses represent most of the breeds used to pull early fire wagons. The heavy horses, such as the Percherons, American Creams and Belgiums were used to pull the heavy equipment such as the Steamers & Hook & Ladders and the smaller horses, such as the Haflingers, were used for the lighter fire wagons such as hose and tool wagons.

BELGIAN Draft Horses, one of the largest and strongest of the drafts, originated in Belgium and is the only draft horse breed of that county.

PERCHERON Draft Horse originated in La Perche France. Came to United States in the late 1800’s. The Percheron was the desired horse due to their ease of training, ability to pull and run fast.

The AMERICAN CREAMs are the only draft breed to originate in the United States. Medium Cream with white manes, they are striking in appearance when used as a team to pull wagons.

The HAFLINGERs heritage traces back to Austria. They have good disposition and are willing workers, which make them excellent wagon horses.

The California State Firefighters’ Steamer Team began in 1996 after Dave Hubert found a rusted, vintage steam fire engine in an old barn in Fallbrook, CA, and restored it to its original glory, so the team could begin participating in charity, fire prevention, and community events. The four fire units you see here today have all been fully restored as a tribute to the early fire service. The units are very rare and tour California in the interest of public relations and fire prevention.

All Firefighters participating are wearing traditional Parade Uniforms often used by early fire departments throughout the nation. Dark blue woolen dress coats & pants accented with red, white and blue shirts, red suspenders and bow ties. Black, high top fire boots and high eagle leather helmets round out the uniform.

No saddles are used. The horses will be using shiny black leather, accented by bright silver connectors-traditional quick snap harness.

1899 Allen Hose Wagon (This unit carried the hoses to fight the fires) 1900 Pirsch Fire Wagon (This unit also carried hoses and tools to fight the fires) 1902 American Steam Fire Engine (This unit pumped the water to fight the fires) 1901 Seagrave Hook & Ladder (This unit carried ladders needed to fight the fires)

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 6

1997, 1999, 2001,2004,2005 Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena
1998 EQUITANA USA World’s Fair of Equestrian Sports - Kentucky
1999 Hollywood Christmas Parade - Hollywood
2001 California State Fair Draft Horse Show - Sacramento
2002 Fresno Councours d’ Elegance
2002 Mother Goose Parade – San Diego
2003 New York Firefighter Memorial Tribute – PELCO Co., Clovis
2003 Hollywood Lunar Parade, Los Angeles
2004 Bishop Mule Days, Bishop
2004 Palm Springs Night Christmas Parade of Lights
2005 Fullerton RailRoad Days
2005 San Diego Burn Run Charity Drive & Parade

2004 “First Place” – Mule Days, Bishop
2004 – “Best Equestrian Wagon” – San Juan Capistrano Swallow’s Day Parade
2005 “First Place”- Best Equestrian – Ventura County Fair Parade
2005 – “Best Antique Fire Apparatus” – Enderle Vintage Auto Show & Charity Event, Tustin, CA

Tournament of Roses Parade: 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005

The California State Firefighters’ Association is the oldest and largest Fire Association in California. Representing over 30,000 fire service personnel, CSFA is noted for its many educational and legislative programs that provide continued service and education for all communities in our state.

Riding along with the firefighters today are the officers and staff from the California State Firefighters’ Association. Also riding with the group is “Blaze” the fire Dalmatian who performs many tricks for children of all ages, teaching them important fire prevention tips by doing a “Stop, Drop and Roll” and other routines for the audience.

In saluting this year’s theme--- “It’s Magical”--- we are honored to participate in the 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade with our Honor Guard and vintage fire wagons. The presentation of early, colorful fire protection equipment (“magical” in their design), the “magic” of fire that these vintage wagons helped to control,and a variety of draft horse breeds used in their service is our tribute to this year’s Tournament of Roses theme and parade.

Riders will be riding in four, horse-drawn fire vehivles representing historical fire service.

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SUBWAY® Restaurants has been promoting fresh nutritious meals for the health conscience consumer for 40 years. When the theme of the 2006 Rose Parade “It’s Magical” was announced, it was a perfect fit for SUBWAY® to portray “Fresh Magic” through our 7th consecutive Rose Parade float and to have some whimsical fun with the float and the theme.

Gnomes are both magical and mysterious, as so few people have had the actual pleasure to see them in person. This design unveils part of their mystic by showing a family of gnomes in their underground home; playing together, working together, and enjoying a freshly made SUBWAY® meal which includes fresh garden vegetables and freshly baked breads.

For 40 years SUBWAY® Restaurants has been the leader in restaurant chains by providing fresh, made to order, nutritious meals.

In a mystical magic land, burrowed deep below the forest floor, a community of cheerful and friendly gnomes is busy with the day’s activities in and about their underground adobe. A magical and floral opportunity to capture gnomes at work and at play surround by nature’s wonders. Gnomes, always courteous and helpful, all pitch in to get the day’s chores done, whether it’s harvesting fresh vegetables from the garden, preparing fresh nutritional meals or baking fresh toasted breads in the oven; everyone is having a delightful time in this whimsical woodland scene. Fatherly attention is being given to his daughter with a horse ride on his knee as he relaxes in his rocking chair as the little boy swings from a tree branch from high above. Grandmother has just returned with a basketful of freshly picked vegetables while Mom loads the wheelbarrow full of crisp vegetables selected from the garden. The twins play in their cradle under the watchful and adoring eye of Grandpa as the birds are fed by Uncle Gnome.

This whimsical design unveils the mystic of a family of gnomes in their underground home; playing together, working together, and enjoying a freshly made SUBWAY® meal which includes fresh garden vegetables and freshly baked breads.

The whimsical and cheery gnomes are dressed in an array of colors and textures with safflower spice caps, bent grass seed pants, yellow chrysanthemum skirts and Kermit green button pom shirts and crisp white coconut flake blouses. Skin tones have been achieved by blending walnut shell, paprika, cinnamon and cornmeal. Gnome’s hair and beards are created in creamy-white pampas grass or strands of braided golden raffia. Tree trunks have been created with malaluca bark with underground root systems being artistically designed with a variety of lush mosses and mushroom spores with rich Vicky Brown and Terra Cotta roses. Lavender dendrobium orchids, intertwined with clusters of peach and coral roses, cascade from grass islands high above. Oversized toadstools are craftfully covered in loofa and lunaria pods. Vibrant butterflies of vibrant orange and yellow marigold petals and purple statice flutter amid sculptured daffodils, jonquils and galanthus crafted in yellow strawflower petals and white coconut flakes. Lush garden decks of orange Mercedes roses and gerberas, over 60,000 in all, complete this woodland floral scene, including a unique braided rug created with six corresponding shades of roses.

see "Flowering Details"

see "Flowering Details"

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 7

SUBWAY® is proud to celebrate their seventh year as a participant in the Rose Parade. Five of their six prior entries have won awards; the Theme Trophy in 2005, the National Trophy in 2004, in 2002 and 2000 the Governor’s Trophy, and the Humor Trophy in 2001.

The Entrepreneur Magazine rated SUBWAY® the #1 franchise opportunity in 2005 for the 13th time in the past 17 years. SUBWAY® now has approximately 24,200 restaurants in 83 countries and in its continuing effort to provide a “taste of Home” to American troops stationed overseas, opened the first SUBWAY® in Iraq last year. SUBWAY® has the most restaurants of any quick service restaurant chain in the U.S.A. SUBWAY®, a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association Heart Walks, encourages everyone to live healthy, active lives complete with nutritious foods and regular exercise. Across North America, thousands of students now benefit from a variety of SUBWAY® menu selections helping to encourage kids to add fitness and nutrition to their daily lives and win the battle against childhood obesity.

Arroyo High School Band El Monte, California have decorated the float to help raise funds for their group.

Children who are the sons and daughters of Subway family franchisees ride on the float. Riders, ages 12-17 are selected by entering a drawing held each year.

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The Danvers Band Program also includes: Concert Band Jazz Ensemble Percusson Ensemble Color Guard Various Jazz Combos Chamber Groups

In December 2003 the band performed in the Citrus Bowl Parade in Orlando Florida. In December 2003 the band also performed in Walt Disney World's "SpectroMagic" Parade. In March of 2003 the band performed in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade.

The band is a two time grand champion at Musicfest Orlando held at Walt Disney World in 1999 and 1996. In 1997 the band performed in Washington DC for the Inauguration of President Clinton. Since the band first appeared in the Rose Parade in 2001, invitations to perform have come from Hawaii, for the 65th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and from China to play for the opening of an International Sporting Event.

The Danvers High School Falcon Marching Band is considered to be one of the fastest growing band programs in Massachusetts. In 1996, the band won its first grand championship in Orlando, Florida with just 52 members. Since then, the band has grown to its present 182 members and has performed in parades around the country. The band continues to receive numerous invitations each year to perform in parades around the world.

The Danvers High School Falcon Marching Band made its first appearance in the 112th Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Fabric of America," in 2001.

The Danvers High School Falcon Marching Band is the first band from Massachusetts to perform in the Rose Parade twice. As one of the band's fundraising efforts, the band sold over TWO TONS of fudge! One of the band's alumni drummers, Eric Gardner, went on to play professionally for Celine Dion. One of the band's brass instructors, Adam Rapa, went on to perform as the lead soloist for the hit musical "BLAST"

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“Adventure” not only describes the shopping experience in our stores, it opens up a world of magical possibilities.

This adventure ship sets sail for a magical journey. Mythical creatures guide the vessel, with a capable Captain as guide, and a raucously friendly crew by his side.

Adventure! – in this case a magical adventure ship – is offered by Trader Joe’s to spice up the lives of parade viewers. This huge ship plows through a rolling sea as cannons fire and brigands scamper along the deck and through the rigging, preparing to face all that may confront them – and provide a high level of entertainment.

Trader Joe’s is a unique grocery story, with foods and beverages from the basic to the exotic. There are more than 2,000 unique grocery items in our label, at prices everyone can afford. We work hard at buying things right: Our buyers travel the world searching for new items; we work with suppliers who make interesting products just for us; and we make special purchases throughout the year. Our store Crewmembers take pride in creating a fun, adventurous shopping experience for our customers Customers tell us, “I never knew food shopping could be so much fun!” We like to be part of our neighborhoods and get to know our customers. And where else do you shop that even the CEO, Dan Bane, wears a colorful Hawaiian shirt to work!

In keeping with the “It’s Magical” theme of this year’s parade, Trader Joe’s has shared the magic of the Rose Parade by selecting as riders pairs of crewmembers from across the country that are related, or a crewmember along with a member of his or her immediate family. Each Trader Joe’s crewmember had a chance to win a seat on the 2006 float.

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Arce II/White/Andalusian
Hispanico/White/Andalusian
Campechano/White/Andalusian
Senal/White/Andalusian
Tornado/Bay/Andalusian
Childon/Black/Friesian
Rory/White/Andalusian
Talisman/White/Andalusian
Legarto/White/Andalusian
Lunatic/White/Andalusian
Angel/White/Andalusian
Trueno/White/Andalusian

Since 1991, Medieval Times has operated the 241 acre Medeival Times Chapel Creek Ranch in Sanger, Texas. Each Spring the staff at the ranch celebrate the births of many Andalusian foals at its facility. The horses are bred and trained for use in the eight Medieval Times dinner attractions located throughout the United States and Canada. Together, the castles and ranch feature more than 300 Andalusian horses. Medieval Times is a North American leader in preserving the thousand year old bloodline of the magnificent Andalusian.

Revered as the Purebred Spanish Horse, Andalusians were the preferred mount for Royalty and Knights since the 11th Century. The horses were valued for their glorious physique, even temperment, agility in battle and ability to carry the great weight of a champion knight in a full suit of armor.

Authentic medieval costuming custom-made to represent champions of the 11th century. Each male member carries an authentic spanish sword.

Featured performer in EquestFest. Seen on numerous television programs and in feature films.

Medieval Times is proud to announce the addtiona of its newest dinner attraction in Atlanta, Georgia scheduled to open in Summer 2006. Visit MEDIEVALTIMES.COM

All riders hail from are actual actors from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. These riders perform stunts on horseback including jousting and swordfighting during the nightly two-hour medieval tournament shows that take place at the eight Medieval Times locations across North America. Many of these riders are also highly trained in calssical dressage riding magnificent Andalusian stallions.

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Every year China Airlines creates a cultural float using the beauty of Taiwan, let's make every year a Visit Taiwan year.

This float depicts the true beauty of Taiwan, with beautiful animate butterflies surrounded by sculpted cymbidium orchids. The front of the float features two Formosan, Blue Magpie birds decorated with blue statice, buffalo grass, and orange lanterns.

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The Ben Davis Band is known for its comprehensive program featuring national finalists in EVERY TYPE of band performance including: Symphonic Bands, Jazz Bands, Percussion, Winter Guard and Dance.

REVIEWS: From 2004 BOA Grand National Championship Finals Performance: It was said about the Ben Davis “Marching Giants” performance. “This was a show where one could see the production unfold with their eyes closes, so vibrant was the music.” Michael Boo BOA Newsletter From another Review: …”This year’s show was something else! The raw power of the ensemble grabs and thrashes you. ‘Big Ben’ goes to ‘finish us off’ with some overpowering chords, but on their terms and their terms only. – I love it! Alan Irons Marching Band Planet Ben Davis High School is known as the “School of Champions” with State Championship titles in all major sports, academics and the arts. TRIPS: The Ben Davis Band has traveled to Hawaii every 3 years since 1975. They will perform in Honolulu, Hawaii and tour Maui for their 11th Hawaiian Classic trip in June of 2007.

The Ben Davis "Marching Giants" are one of the most storied marching bands in the country. Hailing from Indianapolis, IN, the "Marching Giants" hold the Indiana State record for marching band championships with fourteen wins. Five of those wins were consecutive, a feat no other Indiana band has managed to achieve. Most recently, the Ben Davis "Marching Giants" finished in the top 10 in the Bands of America Grand National Championship. Ben Davis' Winter Guard and Winter Percussion brought home honors as National Finalist’s in this past year's Winter Guard International (WGI) Competitions.

For over four generations, the Ben Davis Band has been the musical ambassador for Indianapolis, traveling to two continents and every major bowl parade in existence. The name Ben Davis has become synonymous with “Band”. So strong is the band’s heritage that many refer to the school as “Band Davis”. Head Director, Jim Butz, is leading the Ben Davis Band for the 22nd year. This is the 3rd trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade under his direction. Associate Director Shawn McNabb, a Ben Davis Graduate marched in the Trumpet Section in the 1985 Tournament of Roses Parade. The Ben Davis Band celebrates over 65 years of excellence as one of the top total band programs in the country. The Ben Davis “Marching Giants” are proud of many accomplishments including setting the Indiana record of 14 State Championships and winning the most consecutive State Championships with five in a row from 1984 – 1988 and winning again in 1993. Major performances have included the Tournament of Roses, the Orange Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the Sugar Bowl, the Cotton Bowl and the 500 Festival Parades. The Ben Davis Band has played for 6 of our United States Presidents, including 2 inaugural parades. The Ben Davis Band was a national finalist at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, and was awarded the Al Castronovo Esprit De Corps Award at the 2000 Bands of America Grand National Championship. In December 2002, the “Marching Giants” traveled to Florida and performed in the Walt Disney World Main Street Parade. The Ben Davis Band will travel to Hawaii in June 2007 for their 11th Hawaii Classic Tour to Oahu and Maui.

1963, 1972, 1979, 1985, 1991, 2006. This is the 6th time that the Ben Davis "Marching Giants" are marching in the Rose Parade. This makes more Tournament of Roses performances than any other high school band in the world outside of the state of California.

First high school band in the world to use the "Freehand" Music Pads which are individual laptop computers that display music that takes the place of sheet music. It brings technology into the music classroom in a whole new way.

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Since our inception over 60 years ago our focus has been on preventing illness and injury through taking a broad and active view of health. We believe that good health is not something that is created solely in a doctor’s office but is realized every day by the choices we make in what we eat and how we choose to live our lives. Health education is an important part of our philosophy of good health. We believe that parents are the first health educators. They can teach their children healthy eating and active living habits that will last a lifetime. Our float depicts Mother Rabbit teaching her children the importance of healthily living by example. The family gardens, eats and plays together.

Since our inception over 60 years ago our focus has been on preventing illness and injury through taking a broad and active view of health. We believe that good health is not something that is created solely in a doctor’s office but is realized every day by the choices we make in what we eat and how we choose to live our lives. Health education is an important part of our philosophy of good health. We believe that parents are the first health educators. They can teach their children healthy eating and active living habits that will last a lifetime. Our float depicts Mother Rabbit teaching her children the importance of healthily living by example. The family gardens, eats and plays together.

Since our inception over 60 years ago our focus has been on preventing illness and injury through taking a broad and active view of health. We believe that good health is not something that is created solely in a doctor’s office but is realized every day by the choices we make in what we eat and how we choose to live our lives. Health education is an important part of our philosophy of good health. We believe that parents are the first health educators. They can teach their children healthy eating and active living habits that will last a lifetime. Our float depicts Mother Rabbit teaching her children the importance of healthily living by example. The family gardens, eats and plays together.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to celebrate its inaugural Rose Parade float “The Magic Of Good Health” in the 2006 Pasadena Rose Parade. The magic of a good life begins at home in this whimsical and quaint family scene of Peter Rabbit and his family busy at work and play. Home is where healthy choices and the quality of life begin each and every day. Set deep within an English country garden of fanciful butterflies and oversized sculptured flowers, Mother rabbit has just returned with a heaping basketful of freshly picked nutritional vegetables from the garden that Peter rabbit so carefully and lovely tends. Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail are eager to help out, or just play about, amid bowls and baskets overflowing with fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables, smart and delicious food choices. Good food and great family fun; ingredients to get healthy, stay healthy and thrive. (Characters from Beatrix Potter’s Original Tales™ used by kind permission of Frederick Warne & Co.)

Nutritional food, exercise and healthy choices truly are the magical combination for great health. For Kaiser Permanent’s inaugural Rose Parade float this whimsical, family oriented design was selected to emphasize the importance of healthy eating and active living.

The natural colors and fuzzy textures used as bunny fur are recreated from uva and pampas grass with accents of cottonseed, buffalo grass, Indian broom and red dock seed. The bunnies are dressed in an array of colors including red and hot pink carnations, vibrant blue sinuata statice, chartreuse green Kermit pom poms, vivid purple dendrobium orchid florets and orange marigold petals and yellow chrysanthemums. Lavish floral cascades in vivid hues of light peach to deep coral gerbera, lavender and purple dendrobium orchids and hot pink roses accent the graceful tree trunks and branches fashioned from malaluca bark and eucalyptus. The sculptured flowers of crisp white coconut flakes have centers of bright yellow roses. Butterflies of yellow and orange marigold petals have bodies decorated in glossy black seaweed. Baskets of woven raffia and weaved iron cornhusk overflow with sculptured fruits and vegetables fashioned from dehydrated carrots and bell peppers with fresh celery, orange peels, cranberries and broccoli augmented with various varieties of roses. Pattern rug has been “woven” from over 10,000 roses. Lavish gardens of tulips, iris, delphinium, larkspur, bells of Ireland, forsythia, euphorbia, liatris, lilies, lilac, lisianthus, peony, viburnum and daffodils are highlighted by 50,000 roses complimenting the colorful English storybook gardens.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 1

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The original Buffalo Soldiers, freedmen and former slaves, were and important part of the Westward movement. They endured hardship and discrimination as they surveyed the land for maps of the West, built key forts and roads and gaurded rail, stage and telegraph lines that laid the way for the great western expansion.

The group shares the history of the Buffalo Soldiers through lectures, reenactment activities, and demonstrations at schools, libraries, museums and entertainment venues.
The group participated in the 2002 Winter Olympics Ceremony.

Each group member owns and maintains his own mount and equipment. Each person wears uniforms that are vintage or authentic reproductions.

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Automobile Club of Southern California’s full service travel agency can arrange magical family vacation packages – whether across the country or across the world!

Enjoying a tropical paradise – or any location that fulfills ones fantasies – is a magical experience.

A pair of giant macaws soar to more than 30 feet above the Rose Parade route as a colorful part of a “Vacation Paradise” presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Water flows freely from atop the float, cascading through a system of bamboo chutes, to become a white water river, propelling delighted vacationers seaward in a native outrigger. Lighting their path, and illuminating the lush tropical setting are two tiki torches spewing real flames.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 13

The Automobile Club of Southern California float is the culmination of the organization’s yearly communications program, which over the years of its existence has raised more than $500,000 for selected Southern California childrens’ charities.

The Auto Club float is decorated entirely by AAA members and AAA employees.

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2004 - 592 Performers:
1st Division Rating - Texas U.I.L region III Marching Contest
Best Horn Line, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Best Color Guard, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Finalist - U.I.L. Area C Marching Contest

2003 - 509 Performers:
1st Division Rating - Texas U.I.L. Region III Marching Contest
Best Horn Line, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Best in Class, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Overall Outstanding Band - Mesquite Marching Festival
4th Place Finalist - North Texas Marching Championships

2002 - 410 performers:
1st Division Rating - Texas U.I.L. Region III Marching Contest
Best Horn Line, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Best in Class, Class 5A - Mesquite Marching Festival
Overall Outstanding Band - Mesquite Marching Festival
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Honolulu, Hawaii

In 2003, the Escadrille was awarded the SUDLER SHIELD. The Sudler Shield is an international award recognizing high school and youth marching bands of world class excellence. The Sudler Shield is endowed by Louis and Virginia Sudler and administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

The origin of the “Allen Eagle Escadrille” dates back to the mid ‘70’s. Even then the small, rural community of Allen and the Allen school district were boastful of its accomplished band program. As was common for bands during those days, the Allen High School Band performed the usual halftime show and then performed a number or two for the Tallenettes, Allen High School’s highly successful drill team. These seemingly separate groups were also seen performing together in numerous parades and community events. The directors, parents and community members soon realized the value of combining the two groups to form one large performing entity. The new group eventually adopted the name Escadrille, which is a French derivative meaning “squadron”. Thus began a new tradition and a departure from the typical marching band. The two groups were now choreographed together to form a unique style of marching band that would eventually produce some of the greatest high school entertainment in North Texas. The success of the new group led to seven trips to the Texas State Marching Finals, including two state championships as well appearances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. Allen is now a growing, fast-paced suburb of North Dallas. Allen High School is a large 5A High School and the Eagle Escadrille continues to be “The Pride of Allen” though, it too, has undergone its share of change. During the past three years, the Escadrille has grown from a substantial 275 to over 600 members, including 520 band members, 70 drill team members and 40 members in the color guard, the Escadrille’s newest star. The color guard has been a part of the Escadrille since the beginning, but only recently has come into its own. With its recent successful participation in winter guard competitions, the color guard now adds a unique flavor to an already unique group. With the ever evolving world of marching band, the Escadrille has evolved as well, incorporating many of today’s current trends in corps style marching while still remaining true to its unique origins. Today’s Escadrille continues to “wow” audiences with it’s tremendous size and huge sound that is more akin to that of a university show band than that of a high school marching band. They are in constant demand for pep-rallies, parades, sporting events, and civic performances.

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o Original Music: The band will be performing a new musical arrangement by David Kneupper. The arrangement will include popular Texas melodies such The Yellow Rose of Texas, Deep in the Heart of Texas and Texas, Our Texas.
o Fundraising: Annual March-A-Thon (our biggest fundraiser), Cow “Patty” Bingo (you can figure that one out), Golf Tournament
o Other: Although we have no “official” proof, the Allen Eagle Escadrille is rumored to be the largest high school marching unit in the country that is not a combined or specially formed group.

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Theme reflects the sponsoring organization mission to communicate the joys and benefits of active participation in music and to encourage life long participation in music making.

The float theme of "Making Music is Magical" Parade theme was develped to coordinate with the Parade theme of "It's Magical" and appropriate summarizes the joys of making music in any age.

"Making Music is Magical" reflects NAMM's core mission to create more music makers throughout the world.

The four friends from Disney's Little Einsteins, joined by their spaceship, Rocket, have gathered to make magical music. Musical notes flow the length of the float, wrapping the kids in music. The float is adorned with colorful musical instruments and large graphic flowers. An on-board drum circle leads the float and encourages parade route audiences to join along by clapping to music that eminates from the float. The float will also feature a performance by Grammy award winning artist Toni Braxton

The four characters from Disney's Little Einsteins, Annie (blonde hair), Leo (glasses), June (dark hair) and Quincy (baseball cap)are raised at the center of the float on a rotating platform. Their spaceship, Rocket, flies up and down at the back of the float.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 3

NAMM has proposed to the Tournament oganizers that hand drum be distributed into the bleachers at 14 So. Orange Grove so parade viewers can join as active music makers with the NAMM float. 7,000 custom made drums are in preparation - final review and approval of this parade amenity is pending approval from the Tournament committee.

About NAMM The International Music Products Association, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $16 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.com or call 800-767-NAMM (6266). About The Baby Einstein Company The Baby Einstein Company, LLC, is the award-winning creator of the infant developmental media category. The company is famous for its best-selling Baby Einstein brand of videos, books, music CDs and toys specifically designed for babies and toddlers. Little Einsteins(tm), debuting in 2005, is the company's newest venture, specifically created for the preschool market. Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., The Baby Einstein Company is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. For more information, visit www.babyeinstein.com or www.littleeinsteins.com. ©The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Baby Einstein and Little Einsteins are trademarks of The Baby Einstein Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. EINSTEIN and ALBERT EINSTEIN are trademarks of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. All Rights Reserved. www.albert-einstein.org

The NAMM float will be one of the entertainment floats featured during this year's parade. Singer Toni Braxton will perform twice on the parade route.

Toni Braxton: This September, Braxton released her sixth studio album, LIBRA, featuring the hit song "Trippin," which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. The six-time GRAMMY-winning mother of two is known for the #1 smash “Unbreak My Heart” and other Top 5 hits such as “You Mean the World to Me” and “Another Sad Love Song.” For more information about Toni Braxton, visit www.toni-online.com

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THE MILITARY HORSE A good military horse is one of sound and good conformation; in good condition for hard work and to withstand exposure; tranquil; pleasant to ride;and especially it should be perfectly quiet to mount;should move freely and true on a straight line; be manageable at all gaits in all changes of direction. it should jump or pass obstacles of all nature; endure the pressure of ranks and leave them freely; bear all parts of the equipment; not frightened at the sight or sound of objects out-of-doors; be accustomed to use of arms; be unafraid of water and a good swimmer.

The Horse Detachment was first formed in January 1972 when the First Cavalry Division association voted to sponsor a Horse Platoon and procured 10 horses from the Army Pentathalon in San Antonio, Texas.The detachment has appeared in three Presidential Inaugural Parades, the 1984 World’s Fair, the 1996 & 2000 2003 2004, Tournament of Roses Parade in California, and literally thousands of state and local fairs, parades, and rodeos.

The detachment performs formal military mounted drill and weapons demonstrations. The mounted demonstration is a thrilling exhibition of skill and precision required of a mounted trooper.

The uniform the Horse Cavalry Detachment troopers wear today originated in the early 1880s. Called the "Campaign Uniform," it consists of a dark blue, long-sleeved, wool shirt with collar, and a pair of sky blue trousers with the appropriate rank stripe sewn down the sides of each pant leg. Corporal stripes are 1/2 inch wide, sergeant stripes are I inch wide, and officers stripes are I 1/2 inches wide.

The difference in color between the shirt and trousers was due to the cost involved in dyeing the material at the time of the Mexican-American War (1846). This color scheme became the standard uniform of the Army from the Mexican-American War until the turn of the century (Spanish-American War). Today, this color scheme is still used with the Army's Dress Blue uniform.

The color of the stripe along the side of the trousers depended on the branch of the Army in which the trooper served. For instance, blue stripes indicated service in the infantry, red in artillery, and yellow in cavalry.

The cavalry trooper wore a neckerchief around and under the shirt collar, or inside the shirt. This neckerchief aided the trooper in different ways. He used it to wipe his face and to protect his face in a dust or sand storm.

The cavalryman also wore yellow suspenders to recognize the long standing public acceptance of the cavalry traditions (and to hold up his trousers!). Although wearing suspenders outside the shirt was strictly against regulations until well after 1901, there is considerable evidence that the cavalry troopers did wear suspenders. outside their shirts while on field duty during the Indian Wars period. .

In the field or on campaign, a prairie belt was worn around the waist. This belt held ammunition for the trooper's weapons. Attached to the belt was a holster positioned on the right side in the "Cross Draw" fashion. When in garrison, the trooper wore the black leather belt and the large brass U.S. belt buckle. The officer's belt buckle is also brass, but has an eagle on it.
Similar to the traditional cavalry, we wear 19-inch leather, black cavalry boots with spurs made of brass and attached with black leather straps.
The gloves, also called gauntlets, were made of leather (usually calf skin) and protected the trooper's hand.
The black felt cavalry hat tops the head of every trooper. The hat brim varied in size, from 3 to 4 inches wide. The hat’s shape was usually left up to the man wearing the hat; however, commanders, on occasion, dictated a certain shape.
The hat cord(braid) also identifies the rank of the wearer. A colored hat cord, reflecting the branch of the wearer, identifies an NCO. A silver and black cord identifies a warrant officer, a gold and black cord identifies an officer, and general officers wear the gold (gilt) hat cord.
WEAPONS
CARBINE
The trooper's first choice of weapons when entering battle was the 1873 Springfield Carbine Trap Door Model Caliber 45-70 because of its long range capability. The single shot carbine let the trooper fire, with accuracy, up to a range of 200 yards. It is called a trap door model simply because of the way it is loaded and unloaded.
CARBINE
1873 Springfield RANGE: 200 yards WEIGHT: 10 lbs. 4 oz w/sling LENGTH: 20 5/8 inches (barrel)

PISTOL
The trooper's most reliable and favorite weapon was the 1873 Colt Single Action, Caliber .45 revolver (nicknamed "The Peacemaker"). This weapon allowed the trooper a six shot capability. Because the pistol barrel is only 7 1/2 inches long, it was only accurate to about 50 yards. The pistol is called the "Single shot or single action revolver" because the trooper had to re-cock the hammer after each shot. This pistol replaced the old cap and ball model. This pistol was also the first in the Army inventory to use metallic cartridges.
PISTOL
1873 Colt Revolver RANGE: 50 yards WEIGHT: 3 lbs. 2 oz. LENGTH: 7 1/2 inches

SABER
If all else failed, the trooper depended upon his ever present saber. The 1860 Light Cavalry Saber is a modification of the 1840 model, most commonly referred to as "Old Wristbreaker". The 1840 model was heavier and was harder to maneuver than the Light Cavalry Saber. The 1860 Light Cavalry Saber has a solid brass hand guard and a hand constructed of swelled wood wrapped in leather. The Light Cavalry Saber also has a blood grove which allowed the trooper to retrieve his saber from a target without the vacuum effect typical of a stab wound.
SABER
1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER RANGE: 36 5/8 in. plus one arms length LENGTH: 36 5/8 in. (blade) WEIGHT: 4 lbs., 12 oz. with straps

McCLELLAN SADDLE

The McClellan Saddle (Model 1859 and later modified) was named after its designer, CPT George B. McClellan, who later commanded a major portion of the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1855, CPT McClellan (then serving in the FirstCavalry Regiment) was sent to Europe as a member of Commissioned Officers Study to research the armies of Europe, and the equipment they used. At the time, they were actively engaged in the Crimean War.
After McClellan's return, his report was published in book form and entered as a Senate Document in 1857. It was filled with descriptions and recommendations for many changes. The next year, CPT McClellan had several saddles made which had incorporated ideas for the ideal u.S. Military Saddle, one being the 1857 Trial Model. In 1859, a special board of officers recommended that McClellan's new saddle design replace the Grimsley saddle.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Weight stripped: 14 Ibs., 13 1/2 oz. The model used by the HCD: 1885 with 1904 quarter strap modifications, or with 1885 center fire fixed quarter straps.

THE M1878 ESCORT WAGON
The M1878 Escort Wagon used at the HCD is maintained and operated by the muleskinner and his swamper. This wagon is used during all civic and military parades, ceremonies, mounted demonstrations, and training.
The wagon is a replica of the M1878 Escort and Supply Wagon. This type Escort Wagon was used until the mid or late 1930s.
Our Escort Wagon has been rebuilt several times by members of the HCD according to specifications of the 1870's. It is fitted with 5 bows for the canvas top. It has a ratchet controlled brake lever operated from the driver's seat. A tool box has been permanently attached to the front just below the kickboard. All four wheels have Archibald-type hubs and turn on the best-quality American refined hammered iron axles.
A mule team is properly called a span. We pull our wagon with mules "four-up" (2 spans) and "two-up" (single span). It can also be pulled with mules "three-up" (a unicorn) .

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 4

Since its inception in 1972, the detachment has appeared in three Presidential Inaugural Parades, the 1984 World's Fair, and the 1996,2001,2003,2004 Rose Parade and literally thousands of state and local fairs, parades, and rodeos.

Like the State of Texas, Fort Hood is big and boasts of being the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services.
Fort Hood covers a total of 339-square miles and is the only post in the United States that supports two full armored divisions.
In addition to the 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Hood is also residence for:
- 13th Corps Support Command - Headquarters Command III Corps - 3rd Signal Brigade - 13th Finance Group - 3rd Personnel Group - 89th Military Police Brigade - 504th Military Intelligence Brigade - 3rd Air Support Operations Group - TRADOC Test and Experimentation Command (TEXCOM) - 21st Cavalry Brigade (Air Combat) - Medical Dept. Activity (MEDDAC) - Dental Activity (DENTAC) - Various other units and tenant organizations.
Fort Hood meets the training and support requirements of these units and organizations, thus maintaining a vital defense force for the United States of America.
A Great Location
Fort Hood rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin and 50 miles southwest of Waco.
Fort Hood is fortunate to have the growing cities of Killeen and Copperas Cove as neighbors. These cities include new and affordable housing areas, shopping centers, recreation facilities and good restaurants.
The major access highway to Fort Hood's principal cantonment area and West Fort Hood is U.S. Highway 190, which provides four-lane controlled access to the post from Interstate Highway 35, the main North-South route through Central Texas.
At a convenient distance from the post are two man-made reservoirs. Belton and Stillhouse lakes provide an enjoyable recreational outlet for Fort Hood soldiers and their families. There are 127 ponds on the reservation, all suitable for fishing. In addition, Fort Hood has 17 lakes of its own.

The Detachment performs a show that demonstrates the precision and skills of the cavalryman of 1880, both in horsemanship and weapons usage.
It includes drill maneuvers at the walk, trot, and gallop. The weapons portion of the show demonstrates the mounted use of the Cavalry Saber, .45 caliber Revolver, and the Springfield Carbine.
The detachment is entirely self-contained with troopers and mounts, and M1878 supply wagon, and an 1841 light mountain howitzer cannon.
The detachment is flexible and can adjust performances and parades to create almost any effect, and only requires an area the size of a football field for its performance.
There is no charge for any appearance of the detachment, but travel cost must be paid by the requesting organizations. Costs vary from location to location, depending upon the distance from Fort Hood.
To schedule the Horse Cavalry Detachment, contact the III Corp Public Affairs Office at 254-287-7545/8506, or to get a cost estimate and additional information, contact the Horse Cavalry Detachment at 254-287-6307/2229, Fax: 254-288-0405.

While serving in Iraq the detachment spent time caring for the remaining horses of an Arabian herd that used to belong to Saddam Hussein.

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Ivory, the "trusted family soap" for more than 125 years, has provided generations of American families with good, clean bath time fun. This is demonstrated on the Ivory float, where Rose Parade spectators will see a mother and daughter, representing three generations of Ivory girls enjoying the magic of bath time together. The bath time scene, set amid a lush lavender field, was designed to celebrate the newest generation of Ivory Soap -- Ivory Lavender. As part of the new product celebration, the float also kicks off a national search for the next Ivory Family,last seen in Ivory advertising 40 years ago.

Generations of Good Clean Fun embodies how Ivory has been a part of the magic of everyday moments, such as bath time. Children and adults alike are always intrigued with the magic of Ivory Soap – it floats!

Ivory, the “trusted family soap” for more than 125 years, has provided generations of families with good, clean bath time fun! Ivory’s second parade entry brings three generations of Ivory girls together to celebrate the magic of bath time. Set in a lush lavender field, the youngest member of the Ivory family splashes in a giant bathtub made of crushed sweet rice. Bath time would not be complete for this bathing beauty without her favorite rubber ducky made completely of yellow strawflower. Mom and grandma are nearby sharing this magical bath time moment. Along the parade route, spectators will be the first to experience the soothing scent of Ivory’s new Lavender bar and body wash, as real running water from the showerhead creates Ivory Lavender-scented bubbles that “float” from the tub into the crowd. Like the family featured on the float, Ivory is kicking off a national search for the Next Ivory Family, last seen in Ivory advertising 40 years ago.

Ivory is searching for three generations of an Ivory Family to launch its third generation of Ivory Soap – Ivory Lavender. Kicking off with the Tournament of Roses Parade, Ivory will be conducting a national contest to find the grandmother, mother and child that best embody the essence of Ivory: embracing everyday moments, inspiring simple wisdom and an “always there for you” outlook. The search recalls the original Ivory “Generations” advertising campaign, which first appeared in print and on television 40 years ago. The winning family will receive a $40,000 grand prize (awarded in the form of a zero coupon bond valued at $40,000 at maturity in approximately five years time), a year’s supply of Ivory Lavender and inclusion in Ivory Web site advertising/promotions.

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Performed in the 2004 and 2005 Shanghai Tourism Festival Opening Day Parades in China - Representing the Tournament of Roses

Pasadena City College began in 1924 as Pasadena Junior College, a four year school serving grades 11-14. In 1954 it became a post-secondary two-year college serving freshman and sophomores. Students may now earn associate degrees, qualify for transfer to a four-year institution, or obtain vocational certification at Pasadena City College.

Since 1930

The Pasadena City Colleget Tournament of Roses Band (originally the Pasadena Junior College Bulldog Band) first marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1930. 2006 will be the 77th consecutive performance of this group in the Rose Parade. It has also performed for many Tournament of Roses association events such as press conferences, the Rose Queen and Royal Court announcements, and Bandfest.

Over 600 students autidioned for the 150 available positions in the band. Each year, the band performs musical selections that depict the parade theme, including "Everything's Coming Up Roses."

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Protecting the family is natural to all mothers – and to the Farmers Insurance Group.

Protecting your family is one of the primary instincts which make up the magical qualities of motherhood.

The magic of a mother’s love is demonstrated by a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex in Farmer Insurance Group’s 47th entry in the Rose Parade. The pre-historic mama, clad in a frilly apron and wielding a cooking spoon, makes it clear that “Protecting Your Family” was a primary instinct – even eons ago – as she shields her “baby” T-Rex from a pair of deionychus.

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Symphonic Band -top performing band ensemble Concert Band-younger students Percussion ensemble-meets seperately from the bands and works on marching music, concert music, and percussion ensemble music Pit Orchestra-performs for the musicals

Hollywood Christmas Parade 04-won 1st place in the Bands at the Bowl competition Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade 02-performed at ground zero, played Battle Hymn of the Republic while folding an American flag and presented it for permanent residence at the site. The band also practiced their parade routine on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier Fiesta Bowl parade 97 the band won the national pageant of bands Tournament of Roses Parade 1986, exactly 20 years ago, when the Chicago Bears won the super bowl Lord Mayor of Westiminster's New Year's Parade in London 1988 Citation of Excellence from the American Band Association 10 times The Marching Blue Knights have gained national recognition for their outstanding performances at state and national competitions, winning several championships at the Chicagoland Marching Festival, receiving the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association, being selected for the finals five times at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, winning the Grand Championship at the University of Illinois Marching Competition 24 times, including the past 23 years in a row, winning the Grand Master Championship at the National Pageant of Bands in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, and winning the Bands of America Toledo Regional Championship in 2001. The Prospect Bands have travelled extensively. Some of their destiniations include , Hawaii (King Kameamea Parade), London (Lordmayor of Westminster's Parade), Pasadena (Tournament of Roses Parade), the Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Arizona, the Citrus Bowl and Magic Kingdom Parades in Orlando, Florida, and the Bank One Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, Texas, and the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, CA. Finallly, the Prospect Symphonic Band won the University of Illinois Superstate Symphonic Band Festival. They will be the Honor Band at next year's fetival in Champaign on Saturday, May 6, 2006.

Hollywood Christmas Parade 04-won 1st place in the Bands at the Bowl competition Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade 02-performed at ground zero, played Battle Hymn of the Republic while folding an American flag and presented it for permanent residence at the site. The band also practiced their parade routine on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier Fiesta Bowl parade 97 the band won the national pageant of bands Tournament of Roses Parade 1986, exactly 20 years ago, when the Chicago Bears won the super bowl Lord Mayor of Westiminster's New Year's Parade in London 1988 Citation of Excellence from the American Band Association 10 times The Marching Blue Knights have gained national recognition for their outstanding performances at state and national competitions, winning several championships at the Chicagoland Marching Festival, receiving the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association, being selected for the finals five times at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, winning the Grand Championship at the University of Illinois Marching Competition 24 times, including the past 23 years in a row, winning the Grand Master Championship at the National Pageant of Bands in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, and winning the Bands of America Toledo Regional Championship in 2001. The Prospect Bands have travelled extensively. Some of their destiniations include , Hawaii (King Kameamea Parade), London (Lordmayor of Westminster's Parade), Pasadena (Tournament of Roses Parade), the Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Arizona, the Citrus Bowl and Magic Kingdom Parades in Orlando, Florida, and the Bank One Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, Texas, and the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, CA. Finallly, the Prospect Symphonic Band won the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. They will be the Honor Band at next year's fetival in Champaign on Saturday, May 6, 2006.

Hollywood Christmas Parade 04-won 1st place in the Bands at the Bowl competition Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade 02-performed at ground zero, played Battle Hymn of the Republic while folding an American flag and presented it for permanent residence at the site. The band also practiced their parade routine on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier Fiesta Bowl parade 97 the band won the national pageant of bands Tournament of Roses Parade 1986, exactly 20 years ago, when the Chicago Bears won the super bowl Lord Mayor of Westiminster's New Year's Parade in London 1988 Citation of Excellence from the American Band Association 10 times The Marching Blue Knights have gained national recognition for their outstanding performances at state and national competitions, winning several championships at the Chicagoland Marching Festival, receiving the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association, being selected for the finals five times at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, winning the Grand Championship at the University of Illinois Marching Competition 24 times, including the past 23 years in a row, winning the Grand Master Championship at the National Pageant of Bands in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995, and winning the Bands of America Toledo Regional Championship in 2001. The Prospect Bands have travelled extensively. Some of their destiniations include , Hawaii (King Kameamea Parade), London (Lordmayor of Westminster's Parade), Pasadena (Tournament of Roses Parade), the Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Arizona, the Citrus Bowl and Magic Kingdom Parades in Orlando, Florida, and the Bank One Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, Texas, and the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, CA. Finallly, the Prospect Symphonic Band won the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. They will be the Honor Band at next year's fetival in Champaign on Saturday, May 6, 2006.

January 1, 1986-exactly 20 years ago, the last year that the Chicago Bears won the super bowl

The band sponsored a free car wash and made 17,000.00 in one day! (people donated money and they sponsored kids for each car washed) alumi-the band director's daughter, Jennifer Morrison (clarinet player) is a film actress and stars as Dr. Cameron on the hit series "House" on Fox. Filmography is available on her website.

I submitted the same info for several of the boxes above, because I felt that many parts of it applied to each box.

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The magic of the Olympic spirit is cultivated by The Home Depot’s support of the games and Olympic hopefuls. The ideals that guide the company – perseverance, hard work and a commitment to excellence – are embodied in The Home Depot’s support of the Olympic Movement. The Home Depot is a proud sponsor of the United States, Canadian and Puerto Rican Olympic and Paralympic Teams and also the world’s leading employer of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. Each day, world-class athletes tie on orange aprons and go to work in Home Depot stores across North America, mixing paint, tending to plants and cutting 2x4s in exchange for support and steady wages

Sports and the love of competition is a magical spirit – supported by the Olympic organization and The Home Depot.

The magic of Olympic competition burns brightly on The Home Depot float “Going for the Gold.” The Home Depot is the world’s leading employer of Olympic hopefuls – many of them represented the home improvement company’s 5th Rose Parade float. The Olympic flame and Olympic rings are visual symbols of all the magical qualities embodied by the athletes – and all of those that support them.

As the largest employer in the OJOP, The Home Depot offers Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls a flexible 20-hour work week with full-time pay and benefits to accommodate demanding training and competition schedules. Today, 161 world-class athletes in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico tie on orange aprons and go to work in The Home Depot stores across North America every day. Since the program began, 263 athlete-associates have competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games and 180 have won medals, including 79 gold, 61 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Home Depot supports athletes in more than 30 different sports, including wrestling, field hockey, rowing, shooting, taekwondo, track and field, badminton, speed skating, snow boarding, skiing and ice hockey, among others. Since 1992 The Home Depot has employed more than 490 athlete-associates through OJOP in the U.S. and similar programs in Canada and Puerto Rico. During the 2004 Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Home Depot athlete-associates won 41 medals, 8 medals in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic and Paralympic Games and 14 medals from the 2000 Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition, the company sponsors The Home Depot Center, a world-class amateur soccer and tennis complex which opened in Carson, CA in June 2003. The sponsorship is part of the company’s commitment to amateur sports and, together with the Olympic Movement, presents an ideal platform to communicate core values to associates, customers and communities served.

Most of the decorators working on The Home Depot float will be Team Depot associate-volunteers and their families representing The Home Depot stores throughout Southern California. The Home Depot is the Official Home Improvement Center and Materials Supplier for Phoenix Decorating Co., the largest builder of Rose Parade floats. Nearly three-quarters of the supplies used to build the retailer’s float and the 22 other Phoenix-built entries were found at local Home Depot stores.

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Wells Fargo heritage goes back in time to the birth of California statehood. Wells Fargo opened its first Pasadena office in April, 1885 on Fair Oaks Avenue. Preserving its legacy of dependable stagecoach drivers, quick-thinking messengers and brightly-painted Concords drawn by matched teams, today, Wells Fargo sends its famous stagecoaches to community events throughout the country.

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The theme Sailing Through A Century is a celebration of the Centennial of the City of Newport Beach – the city’s 100th birthday in 2006. The float is part of a year long celebration of the Centennial, which includes special events and activities designed to promoted the birthday of the City and its incredible spirit and long heritage.

The float represents the magical interplay of human craftsmanship and the elements of nature. The wind that fills a ships sails also flows under a gulls wings, keeping it aloft. The ocean waters where dolphins live and play also splashs on the bow of the ship, keeping it afloat. The craftsmanship may take different forms as the years progrees, but the deep love and respect for nature is constant.

The City of Newport Beach Centennial, like a special birthday for a child or a milestone wedding anniversary for a couple, is a magical event filled with fond memories of what was and unbridled excitement about what has yet to come.

The unsurpassed beauty of Newport Beach and its majestic coastline is celebrated in this floral salute to the City’s Centennial celebration. Three ships gloriously represent the past century of travel, commerce and recreation in this ever-popular Southern California harbor community. The partial replica of an old Tall sailing ship reveals the ornately carved Lady of America figurehead which is flanked on either side by a classic 1939 Barrel Back motor-boat and a modern-day sail boat with colorful bellowing sails. Two shimmering dolphins, moving up and down 7-feet, frolic through a cascade of sparkling floral ocean waves cresting upon sea turtles, shells and starfish scatter upon the ocean floor of roses and iris. An oversized sculptured clam shell opens to display a rare and precious pearl which represents Newport Beach as the true magical treasure of Southern California and its valuable wealth to all of the citizens and year-round tourists of Newport Beach. Sea gulls, pelicans and a reproduction of the communities’ familiar and favorite mascot, Rupert the black swan, signify the importance of animal life and the protection of the environment so vital to the City of Newport Beach and its residence.

As part of the Centennial Celebration for the City of Newport Beach, the City Centennial 2006 Ad Hoc Committee felt a float in the 2006 Rose Parade would provide a unique opportunity for the entire City to work together to showcase and celebrate their vibrant community. The beauty of the seaside community, its harbor and wildlife are magically explored and featured in this floral salute to the City of Newport Beach’s Centennial celebration.

A masterpiece of intricate floral detail emphasizes the graceful sculptures of the life-like sea animals as well as the manicured beauty of the ships and floral waters. The bow of the Tall ship is crafted in white and bronze chrysanthemums with accents of yellow and gold strawflower petals with golden clover seed. The Barrel Back hull has been decorated in magnolia leaves and malaluca bark and the sails of the sailboat are covered in coconut flakes and orange marigold petals. Petals of shimmering silver leaf protea create the dolphins while the sea turtles have been decorated from mung and split pea beans individually placed side by side to simulate patterns on the back of their shells. Seagulls have been petaled in crisp white carnations and the pelican is covered in layers of wild grasses over “feathers” of eucalyptus leaves detailed in brown flax and black onion seeds. Rupert, the black swan, has been carefully crafted in chive and onion seeds. A pearl of glistening lunaria sits atop brilliant magenta, florescent hot pink and dazzling coral floral displays of orchids, euphorbia, bird of paradise, Obake and Ozaki anthuriums, banksia, ginger, heliconia and neon pink roses cascading over into the cool seas below. Waves of white roses, dendrobium orchids and sprays of phalaenopsis orchids sweep over oceans of light and dark blue iris, delphinium and hydrangea blossoms.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 1

City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Beach Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.644.3230

The City of Newport Beach spectacular float is a salute to the citywide Centennial celebration currently underway through October 2, 2006 and to the City’s incredible spirit and long heritage. Hundreds of volunteers throughout the City, age 12 to 80+, joined together to donate over 10,000 decorating hours to complete the decoration of their float.

Information to follow.

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Riders: As the ambassador of America’s New Year Celebration, the 2006 Rose Parade Grand Marshal, Sandra Day O’Connor, accompanied by husband John and grandchildren Courtney, Adam, Keely and Weston, rides in a 1934 Packard Super 8 Seven-Passenger Model 1104 Phaeton owned by Mark and Patricia Beythoun. FTD florists beautifully adorned the classic vehicle for the Grand Marshal and her family.

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American Honda is proud of its involvement throughout the United States, the freedoms the country affords, and Honda’s decades-long support of that most American icon – the Tournament of Roses Parade.

The entry, in its entirety, salutes and celebrates the magic that is America.

Let freedom ring! American Honda offers a collection of the strongest patriotic symbols of the U.S.A. – the Statue of Liberty, the American flag and soaring bald eagles. Lady Liberty rises to 50 feet above the parade route, her glowing torch bringing the message of the American dream to parade viewers around the world; the Stars & Stripes wave magnificently, unfurling to the float’s inspiring 100-foot length, as a pair of proud eagles lift the country’s banner. A blue sea washes over the base of the statue as a bed of red roses supports an inspiring galaxy of white roses.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 30

American Honda has captured major parade awards ten out of the last 11 years (Craftsman in 2005; Extraordinaire in 2003, 2002, 2000 and 1995; Theme in 2004, 2001 and 1999; Grand Marshal’s in 1997 and Judges’ Special in 1996). American Honda provides the Tournament of Roses with all of the motor scooters used by white suited volunteers on parade duty and provides automobiles and vans for parade officials and Tournament of Roses transportation needs.

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The Fayetteville High School Colorguard adds to the band's visual excitement with the use of flags, sabers, rifles, and props. The Colorguard members also play instruments and are part of the Concert Bands at FHS.

The Fayetteville High School Band was featured in a 1998 segment of CNN/Time Magazine hosted by Jeff Greenfield. The band has also performed in the 1988 Presidential Inaugural Parade, the 1998 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the 2001 Hollywood Christmas Parade, the 2003 Band of America Regional in Arlington, Texas, and the 2004 Fiesta Bowl Parade in Tempe, Arizona. The band has also performed for President George W. Bush.

The Bulldog Band has received the state sweepstakes award 10 times in the last 11 years from the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association.

Fayetteville High School is located in the beautiful Ozark mountains in the northwest corner of Arkansas. The Fayetteville High School Band has established a reputation for excellence in instrumental music education throughout the state of Arkansas. Over the past 11 years, the band has grown from 58 to 220 members. The band has also performed at many special events and has received superior ratings in marching and concert competitions across the region.

This will be the first Rose Parade appearance for the Fayettevile High School Band.

Sarah Mower, who is the Flag Section Leader, will be the second in her family to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Her father Nelson, marched with his high school band from Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1970's.

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It fit with the fantasy of romance that West Covina wanted to bring to the parade.

It relates very well since the fantasy of romance and the magic of midnight with Cinderella.

It related with the beauty and family of West Covina.

A very ornate royal carriage traveling along a country road with princess and other friends riding in coach.

This is a play on the magical story of cinderella with a princess looking for her prince charming.

Poke through carnations will create the beautiful swirls of color that surround the float. Floral clusters and vines will be used in the stylized tree.

8 to 10 thousand roses, thousands of carnations, gerbera daisies, iris, and mums will be used.

TBD

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 7

This float represents the family of West Covina. The float is organized by the West Covina Rose Float Foundation. This is a fully volunteer organization and non-profit.

All of the decorators for West Covina are residents of West Covina and volunteer numerous hours to make their dream come true.

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- September 2005:
o September 13: Celebration for “DIA DE LOS NIÑOS HEROES DE CHAPULTEPEC” together with the mexican army at the official ceremony taking place in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico.
o September 24: Traditional celebration of “Fiesta del Sol” in the city of Mexicali in Baja California, Mexico
- October 2005:
o October 18: Municipal Civic Act, City Hall's Square, in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico
o October 22: 35 anniversary celebration for the Foundation of the “ESCUELA SECUNDARIA ESTATAL NUMERO 11 JUAN ESCUTIA” in Baja, California.
o October 23: Red ribbon anti drug campaign
o October 29: Opening ceremony of the fourth Sporting Event of National Syndicate of Education Workers, Section 2, in Mexicali, Baja California
- November 2005:
o International Karate Tournament in San Luis Rio Colorado.
- January:
o January 18. Event for Mexican President Vicente Fox Quesada in Mexicali, Baja California
o January 31: Cultural Institute event for the State of Baja California
- February:
o Feb 5 &6: International Carnival in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico “Sky, sea and land”
o February 24: Expo/Fair for the National Chamber of commerce of San Luis Rio Colorado
- March 4-6: Reception for Tournament of Roses President Libby Evans Wright in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
- April:
o April 4: Women United for Family Wellbeing event in San Luis Rio Colorado.
o April 5 and 6: Heroic Defense of Caborca commemorative parade in Sonora Mexico.
o April 15: Participation at the regional basketball event of the National Syndicate of Education Workers, Section 54.
o April 28: State Symposium on Tourism. Site: Center for Higher Education of the state of Sonora in San Luis Rio Colorado.
o April 29 and 30:
§ Participation in the Congress of the State of Sonora.
§ Parade for Baseball of the Americas Convened by The Imparcial Newspaper, located in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
§ State childrens festival
§ Opening ceremony for the International Tournament of Baseball of the Americas at the Hector Espino Stadium in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
- May:
o May 6: Opening ceremony for State Basketball championships for the national syndicate of education workers, section 54, in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora.
o Traditional Mothers Day festival at their school.
Future appearances:
- July 23: Santa Ana, Sonora: Memory Lane Caravan, 2005
- September 15 and 16, 2005: Centennial celebration of the foundation of the city of Empalme Sonora, as a Municipality, at the petition of the Governor of the state of Sonora.
- November 20, 2005: Mexican Revolution Anniversary Parade in San Luis Rio Colorado.
- Recognition by Caborca's Honorable City Hall on the 158th anniversary of the Heroic act of 6 of April
- Second Festival of Tourism in Cesues, San Luis Rio Colorado, in the Carrier of Tourist Business Administration.
- Recognition from City Hall for participating in the Carnival of Guaymas, 2005

- The school’s nickname is “Nuestros Ángeles de Sonora” which translates to “Our Angels of Sonora.”
- In northeast Mexico is found one of the largest deserts in the world, with a diverse group of endangered species. The government has protected this area, declaring it a biosphere zone.
- San Luis Rio Colorado is found within this area. It is bordered to the north by the United States (Arizona) and to the south by the “Gran Desierto de Altar” and the city of Sonoyta. It is bordered to the east by the city of Nogales, Sonora and to the West by the Sea of Cortez.
- San Luis Río Colorado is dedicated to Agriculture, and to a lesser degree to fishing. Within agriculture it emphasizes the export of vegetables and cereals, as well as the export of dates of the best quality in the world.
- Several of the parents dedicate themselves to that type of work while their children spend 7 to 8 hours daily earning their general education.
- The students receive general classes as well as art, physical education and technology. In the afternoons, more than 200 students go to the class of music professor Jose Ines Frank Diaz to practice.
- Profr. Martín Peralta Leon directs with his skillful baton, making each movement into a truly magical sound that is created by each one of the students who observe the swing of the "magical baton".
- The band was founded in 1953 by the teacher Jose Ines Frank Diaz.
- In October 1954 it became official, after the official appointment of Professor Diaz.
- From that point forward and beginning with 23 students, the band received the support of the community manifested by the governors of the time period, who donated musical instruments of great value for those students who in the barren desert would turn each melody into a true musical garden filled with energy that brought tears to the eyes of the people who heard them.
- In the beginning the songs were conservative, waltzes, and revolutionary music. Later it became music that was more current, in other words, festive and, as we say in Mexico, "huapachosa" - meaning lively and rhythmic.

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- The support of the parents has been fundamental, because of the confidence they have in the school and mainly in Profr. Peralta to work with their children. The parents also ensure that the students fulfill their practices and performances, without neglecting their school work. In addition, many times they must cover the expenses that it takes to educate students in the discipline of music.
- Also of extreme importance is the collaboration of the teachers so that the band can fulfill each one of its performances. Without their support, it would become difficult for the students to catch up when they leave during school hours for a performance.
- The administration of the school plays a determining role for the development of the band as well. Their support is fundamental since without it, the band would be paralyzed and the talent of the students would remain stifled and without a proper outlet.
- The success that the band has had has been thanks to the support of each one of the directors who have been a part of this institution, all seven of which brought great professionalism and guidance – important factors in working with adolescents.
- The students of the band identify with each other, since they speak the same language: music! This allows for quick adaptation to each other, so that they learn to work as a group and accept the strict regimen that often comes with the study of music.
- They are students with greater merit than the average student, because aside from their school work, they dedicate themselves to the discipline of music. This responsibility requires a greater effort of them, having to fulfill normal classes and the music classes, doing it in their own extracurricular time, and very frequently on weekends or vacations. This helps make them better equipped to become responsible and disciplined in their personal lives as well.
- The community is and always h as been of utmost imiportance for the band, especially since its comments – positive or negative – make the band stronger and help it to grow. They serve as a parameter so that both successes and errors are taken into account before any major performance. This is what energizes them at the various events and makes them give 100% so that the audience will feel part of the band and we feel that we can’t let them down. Also, the community is important for the band since at each of the performances the community always shows unconditional support.

- All of the songs performed by the band were arranged by the band director
- The music our band plays includes latin rhythms, with arrangements lively and rythmic arranged by the band director, who gives a different spin to the known music.
- The fundraising committee for the band includes teachers, the community, students, alumni, the band director all collaborating.
- A trajectory plots a course, the vision makes the difference. This is what mark a course is, and was written like the Scarlet Letter with such conviction of mind and heart that has been given by the Band Director during last the 24 years of life.
- Blessings are not just hoped for, they are fulfilled at the right and exact moment when there is a joining of maturity, knowledge and effort. This is where wisdom lives and if we add to it talent, and work hard with unwavering hope, dreams, such as the one this wonderful band's director had, can come true.
- Part of wanting to be a student of this school is not only because it has been recognized as a school of academic excellence, but also to be a part of the renowned band.
- In adolescence one’s life is truly an awakening. It is the best moment to decide between the good and the bad, and for parents to direct their children to participate in diverse activities with the purpose of helping that the "awakening" not be in the streets, but by choosing a better path. One of the best ways to do this is learning the Art of Music.
- Many students strive to be part of the band, and the select and hardworking ones are those that obtain it. To remain in it is another objective, because it requires dedication to the study, responsibility, discipline and commitment to be a member of our Band, and this is obtained with the help of parents. That is the perfectly squared trinomial.

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TB= TROMBONES 13 SX= SAXORES 6 FL= FLAUTAS 11 PL= PLATILLOS 6 CL= CLARINETES 33 TM= TOMS 8 SAX= SAXOFONES 58 BM= BOMBOS 8 TR= TROMPETA 38 TUB= TUBAS 11 BR= BARITONO 6 TAR= 11 TAROLAS 11

DESCRIPCION DE VIAJES RECIENTES, CONCURSOS, EVENTOS Y RECONOCIMIENTOS RECIBIDOS: VIAJES: SEPTIEMBRE 2005: • 13 DE SEPTIEMBRE, EN LA CELEBRACION DEL DIA DE LOS NIÑOS HEROES DE CHAPULTEPEC, JUNTO CON EL EJERCITO MEXICANO EN LA CEREMONIA OFICIAL REALIZADA EN EXPLANADA CIVICA DEL H. AYUNTAMIENTO DE SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. • 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE, FIESTAS DEL SOL A CELEBRARSE TRADICIONALMENTE EN LA CIUDAD DE MEXICALI BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO OCTUBRE 2005: • 18 DE OCTUBRE, ACTO CIVICO MUNICIPAL, EXPLANADA DEL H. AYUNTAMIENTO DE SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO • 22 DE OCTUBRE, CELEBRACION DEL 35 ANIVERSARIO DE LA FUNDACION DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA ESTATAL NUMERO 11 “JUAN ESCUTIA” EN BAJA CALIFORNIA • 23 DE OCTUBRE, CAMPAÑA BINACIONAL DEL LISTON ROJO: “TODOS CONTRA LAS DROGAS” • 29 DE OCTUBRE, INAUGURACION DE LOS IV JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS DE LA SECCION 2 DEL SNTE, SINDICATO NACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES DE LA EDUCACION EN MEXICALI BAJA CALIFORNIA. NOVIEMBRE: • 13 TORNEO INTERNACIONAL COPA KENWA MABUNI KARATE DO. EN SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO ENERO: • 18 DE ENERO 2005. EVENTO DEL C. PRESIDENTE CONSTITUCIONAL DE LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA: VICENTE FOX QUESADA. MEXICALI BAJA CALIFORNIA • 31 DE ENERO, EVENTO DEL GOBIERNO DEL ESTADOD DE BAJA CALIFORNIA DEL INSTITUTO DE CULTURA. FEBRERO: • 5 Y 6 DE FEBRERO. CARNAVAL INTERNACIONAL DE H. GUAYMAS, SONORA, MEXICO “CIELO, MAR Y TIERRA” • 24 DE FEBRERO, EXPO-FERIA DE LA CAMARA NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO MARZO: • 4, 5 Y 6 DE MARZO, RECEPCION DEL COMITÉ ORGANIZADOR DEL DESFILE DE LAS ROSAS 2006. ARRIBO EN SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. ABRIL: • 4 DE ABRIL, EVENTO BINACIONAL DE MUJERES UNIDAS POR EL BIENESTAR FAMILIAR, CEDE: SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. • 5 Y 6 DE ABRIL, HERIOCA DEFENSA DE CABORCA. DESFILE DE LUCES Y DESFILE CONMEMORATIVO A LA DEFENSA DE CABORCA, SONORA, MEXICO. • 15 DE ABRIL, PARTICIPACION EN EL EVENTO REGIONAL DE BASQUETBOL DEL SINDICATO NACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES DE LA EDUCACION, SECCION 54. • 28 DE ABRIL, SIMPOSIO ESTATAL DE TURISMO, CEDE: CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DEL ESTADO DE SONORA, EN SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. • 29 Y 30 DE ABRIL, PARTICIPACION EN EL CONGRESO DEL ESTADO DE SONORA. • DESFILE INTERNACIONAL DE BEISBOL DE LAS AMERICAS CONVOCADOS PÓR EL PERIODICO EL IMPARCIAL, CON CEDE EN HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO. • FESTIVAL ESTATAL DEL NIÑO, EN HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO. • INAUGURACION DEL TORNEO INTERNACIONAL DE BEISBOL DE LAS AMERICAS, ESTADIO HECTOR ESPINO, EN LA CIUDAD DE HERMOSILLO, SONORA, MEXICO. MAYO: • 6 DE MAYO, INAUGURACION ESTATAL DE LOS EVENTOS DEPORTIVOS DE BALONCESTO A NIVEL ESTATAL DEL SINDICATO NACIONAL DE TRABAJADORES DE LA EDUCACION, SECCION 54. SONORA. EN SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. • FESTIVAL TRADICIONAL DE DIA DE LAS MADRES DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA No. 22, SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA, MEXICO. PRESENTACIONES FUTURAS: • 23 DE JULIO, SANTA ANA, SONORA, CARAVANA DEL RECUERDO 2005 • 15 Y 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2005. CENTENARIO DE LA FUNDACION DE LA CIUDAD DE EMPALME SONORA, COMO MUNICIPIO, A PETICION DEL C. GOBERNADOR DEL ESTADO DE SONORA. • 20 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2005. DESFILE DE LA CELEBRACION DEL ANIVERSARIO DE LA REVOLUCION MEXICANA, EN SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA.

-RECONOCIMIENTO DEL H. AYUNTAMIENTO DE CABORCA POR CLVIII ANIVERSARIO DE LA GESTA HEROICA DEL 6 DE ABRIL. -SEGUNDO FESTIVAL DE TURISMO DE CESUES, SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO,EN LA CARRERA DE ADMINISTRACION DE EMPRESAS TURISTICAS. -RECONOCIMIENTO DEL H. AYUNTAMIENTO POR PARTICIPAR EN EL CARNAVAL DE GUAYMAS 2005.

Marco referencial de la banda de música de la escuela Secundaria Número 22 "Nuestros Ángeles de Sonora". En la República Mexicana, exactamente al noroeste, se encuentra el desierto de altar uno de los más grandes del mundo y con una biodiversidad de especies en peligro de extinsión, por lo cual, el gobierno ha protegido la zona declarándola zona de la biósfera. Dentro de ahí se encuentra la ciudad de San Luis Río Colorado, colindando al norte con el estado de Arizona de los Estados Unidos, al sur con el Gran Desierto de Altar y la ciudad de Sonoyta, al este con la ciudad de Nogales, Sonora y al Oeste con el Mar de Cortés. San Luis Río Colorado, en potencia se dedica a la Agricultura, en menor grado a la ganadería y pesca, dentro de la agricultura destaca la exportación de hortalizas y cereales, así como la exportación de dátiles de las mejores clasificaciones del mundo. Varios de los padres de familia de la escuela secundaria se dedican a ese tipo de empleos mientras sus hijos son entregados a los maestros por un espacio de 7 a 8 horas diarias para obtener la formación como estudiantes de nivel medio básico; los alumnos por el turno matutino reciben clases de las áreas básicas además Educación Artística, física y tecnológica, por las tardes mas de 200 alumnos acuden al salón de música “Profr. José Inés Díaz Franco” para practicar la lectografía musical y practicar cada actividad que el Profr. Martín Peralta León dirige con su magistral batuta, haciendo de cada movimiento una verdadera magia en el sonido que desarrollan cada uno de los alumnos que observan el vaivén de la “varita mágica”. La banda se fundó en el año 1953 por el Maestro José Inés Díaz Franco, en Octubre 1954 se consolidó como tal, tras la llegada del nombramiento oficial de Maestro Díaz, de ahí en adelante e iniciando con 23 alumnos la banda recibió el apoyo de la comunidad manifiesto por los gobernantes de la época, quienes donaron instrumentos musicales de gran valor para aquellos alumnos que en el seno del desierto árido convertirían en cada melodía interpretada, un verdadero vergel musical que llenara de energía y arrancara lágrimas en la gente que con atención los escuchaba; al principio los temas eran conservadores, balseados, música revolucionaria, después, música con ritmo coloquial de moda, en otros términos huapachosa como decimos en México. El apoyo de los padres de familia ha sido fundamental, por la confianza que depositan en la escuela y sobre todo en el Profr. Peralta para trabajar con sus hijos, también por estar pendientes de que los muchachos cumplan con sus ensayos, participaciones, sin descuidar su nivel educativo; además muchas de las ocasiones absorber los gastos complementarios que implica formar alumnos en la disciplina de la música. Es de suma importancia la colaboración de los maestros para que la banda pueda cumplir con cada una de sus presentaciones; sin su apoyo, a los alumnos se les haría difícil ponerse al corriente cuando salen en horario de clases y reincorporarse a los temas que en esos momentos analizan. La dirección de la escuela juega un papel determinante para el desarrollo de la banda de música, su apoyo es fundamental ya que sin él, la banda de música estaría paralizada y el talento de los alumnos se quedaría dentro del plantel sin efectos de proyección. El éxito que ha tenido la banda durante su trayectoria ha sido gracias al apoyo de cada uno de los directores que han pasado por esta institución, los cuales suman siete, todos ellos tomando con gran profesionalismo la aprobación ineludible de la banda de música como uno de los factores importantes en la formación de adolescentes. Los alumnos de la banda se identifican entre sí, ya que hablan el mismo idioma: la música, eso conlleva a que su adaptación sea rápida y aprendan a trabajar en equipo y acaten el reglamento y al aprendizaje de la música. Son alumnos con mayor mérito a los alumnos normales, pues desarrollan aparte de su labore educativa, la disciplina de la música, la responsabilidad de ellos requiere de mayor esfuerzo, por tener que cumplir con sus clases normales y con la clase de música, haciéndolo en tiempo extraclase. Y lo que es muy común en fines de semana o vacaciones, lo que los hace mayormente responsables y disciplinados en su vida personal. La comunidad, es y siempre ha sido de suma importancia para la banda ya que con sus comentarios positivos o negativos la fortalecen haciéndola crecer, sirven de parámetro para que los aciertos y errores sean tomados en cuenta para una mejor preparación, son los que te impulsan en los diferentes eventos con su presencia a dar mas del 100% por que se sienten parte de nosotros y nosotros sentimos que no los podemos defraudar, también son parte importante para la banda ya que en cada una de las actividades a las que se les convoca recibimos su apoyo incondicional.

ES LA PRIMERA PARTICIPACION EN EL ROSE PARADE

-Revista del 50 Aniversario de la Banda -Himno de la Secundaria No. 22 (arreglos del Profr. Martín Peralta León). -Toda la música que interpreta la Banda, son arreglos realizados por el maestro director de la Banda. -Comité de financimiento de la banda de música

desarrollo de la banda desde tu punto de vista a si mismo de los maestros, de la comunidad, de los alumnos, de Martín como director y de los que colaboramos. Una trayectoria marca un rumbo, la visión hace la diferencia. Esto es lo que marco un rumbo y fue escrito como la letra escarlata en la convicción, mente y corazón de quien ha sido Director de la Banda durante los últimos 24 años de vida y trascendencia en la misma, Profr. Martín Peralta León. Las bendiciones no se hacen esperar, se cumplen en el momento justo y exacto de cuando se conjunta la madurez, conocimiento y esfuerzo, ahí vive la sabiduría, y si le añadimos el Don como regalo de vida, trabajamos y luchamos con deseo desmedido, y hoy lo vive el Director de esta maravillosa Banda. Parte de querer ser estudiante de la Escuela Secundaria No. 22 “Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla” no sólo lo es por ser reconocida y probada como Escuela de Excelencia académica, sino el de ser integrante de la Banda de Música. En la edad de la adolescencia se nace al despertar de la vida, es el mejor momento para decidir entre lo bueno y lo malo, y así como los padres encaminan a sus hijos a participar en actividades diversas con la finalidad de que ese “despertar” no se de en la calle, tratando de encausarlo por los mejores caminos, y uno de los mejores caminos lo constituye el aprender el Arte de la Música. Muchos estudiantes tratan de llegar a la Banda, son algunos los que lo logran. Permanecer, es otro objetivo, porque se requiere dedicación al estudio, responsabilidad, disciplina y compromiso para ser miembro de nuestra Banda de Música, y esto se logra con ayuda de los padres de familia, ese es un trinomio cuadrado perfecto. Y de nuevo lo argumento, se busca la excelencia con rumbo a la perfección, Padres y tutores de los alumnos que pasan por tantos filtros, merecen el reconocimiento de cualquiera que admira el desempeño de la banda, pues invierten tiempo, dinero y derrochan felicidad al ver orgullosa y dignamente como sus hijos maduran y toman con respeto sus clases, así como al maestro de música, además, consolidan su juventud en un ambiente de esfuerzo en equipo. Al lado del maestro Martín Peralta, camina un personal institucionalizado y con carácter, capaces de formar ciudadanos con una misión durante su trayectoria en la escuela secundaria, así como una visión que dan sentido y significado a su vida, aun en su edad de adolescentes. Es un orgullo contar con colaboradores tan entusiastas y comprometidos con la educación, independientemente del área en que se desempeñen, como personal de apoyo, intendencia, auxiliarías, administrativo, docente y directivo, todos ellos con la camiseta bien puesta conformamos una familia orgullosamente sanluisina, sonorense y mexicana. La música que interpreta nuestra Banda maneja ritmos latinos, versatil, con arreglos guapachosos realizados por el director de la misma, lo que da un toque diferente a lo establecido.

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The float theme is in accordance with Rain Bird’s corporate philosophy of promoting the Intelligent Use of Waterä worldwide. In doing so, Mist-ical Marsupials’ focus is to bring awareness to the central and important role that water plays in sustaining the vitality of all environments and inhabitants.

Mist-ical Marsupials showcases a koala family frolicking in their natural habitat and celebrates the magic created by the harmonious balance of life in pristine wilderness, while drawing attention to the need to preserve the natural habitats of koalas and all threatened and endangered species.

Icons of Australia, koalas are one of the best-recognized families of animals in the world. Their dependence on Eucalyptus leaves as their sole source of nutrition and water coupled with the rapid destruction of their native environment has resulted in a decline in the wild koala population. As such, they have come to symbolize endangered species and the need for conservation efforts, a perfect fit for Rain Bird’s steadfast commitment to environmental preservation and The Intelligent Use of Waterä.

Designed by the award-winning float designer, Raul Rodriguez, Rain Bird’s tenth anniversary Rose Parade float Mist-ical Marsupials captures a magical tranquil moment of a koala family in their natural habitat deep within a lush and floral Australian eucalyptus forest. A mother koala and her joeys are magnificently shrouded by an abundance of immaculate sculptured floral including protea, banksia, water lilies and orchids which overflow from tree branches to adorn the forest floor covered in more than 50,000 hot pink roses. Waterfalls cascade down plush moss covered walls and accentuate the mist-draped gardens. Featured native Australian fauna include two sculpted white sulfur-crested cockatoos, a frilled lizard, colorful dragonflies and a crocodile basking in a fresh water lagoon. Rain Bird magnificently and vividly represents its continued commitment to water conservation and its ongoing concern for all species and the habitats in which they live throughout the world.

Now in its 10th year as a participant in the Rose Parade, Rain Bird continues its tradition of featuring a vulnerable species to draw attention to the need for environmental preservation and conservation of the Earth’s most precious element, water. The cute and cuddly, teddy bear-like appearance has made the koala one of the world’s most charismatic and popular animals. Rooted deep in Australian history, the koala gets its name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning "no drink" as it receives over 90% of its hydration from the Eucalyptus leaves it eats. Koalas live almost exclusively in the top branches of eucalyptus trees where their strong legs and sharp claws enable them to grip the trunks. Officially, a protected species, aggressive ongoing educational and conservational efforts have been implemented to protect koalas in the wild and to ensure their survival.

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Over 50,000 roses complete the lush floral gardens.

Magnificent floral displays created from indigenous materials imported from Australia adorn the float with numerous new hybrid varieties and colors featured for the first time in the Rose Parade including koala banksia (Baueri Banksia). Brilliant red gymea lilies, which grow to a towering height of over 20 feet, are highlighted in floral design areas.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 10

Based in Glendora, Calif., Rain Bird Corporation is the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since its beginnings in 1933, Rain Bird has offered the industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world. Rain Bird has been awarded more than 130 patents, including the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler. Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water™ is about using water wisely. Its commitment extends beyond products to education, training and services for the industry and the community. Rain Bird maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing assembly facilities in the United States, France, Sweden and Mexico http://www.rainbird.com.

This is Rain Bird's tenth year as a participant in the Tournament of Roses Parade, having won nine previous awards including the most prestigious award, the Sweepstakes Trophy, in 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999 and 1998. Employees throughout Rain Bird’s international network, assisted by families and friends, have volunteered their services to decorate the 2006 float.

Rain Bird’s focus on conservation extends beyond products and services to include initiatives that motivate our industry partners and the public-at-large to use water in the most efficient manner possible. Whether it is through grade school teaching curriculums, sponsorship of three hands-on environmental learning centers at Cal Poly Pomona, the Irrigation for a Growing World white paper or by reaching the broader community through an award-winning history of participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Rain Bird’s commitment to environmental conservation resonates strong.

Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and renowned animal expert. Walter C. Crawford Jr., Founder and Director, World Bird Sanctuary.

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"Relampago" (Lighting) - Black Quarter Horse (Felix)
"Beauty" -Sorrel Quarter Horse (Shawn)
"El Asendado"(The Boss )Gray Quarter Horse (Teresa)
"Apache" - Quarter Paint Horse (Bonnie)
"Isabela" - Sorrel Quarter Horse (Luis)
"Rebelde" - Buckskin Quarter Horse (Luciano)
"Charro" (Mexican Cowboy)- Bay Quarter Horse (Juventino)
"Sweet Bay" - Bay Arab, National Champion (Beverly )
"Chapparita" "Reddie to Play" - Sorrel Quarter Horse, Participant in the El Monte Mounted Equestrian Unit- The team won 1st Place in State competiton for the California Mounted Officers Association. (Arturo)

Pony named "Checkers" will be used by Moi for local parades.

The group has been together for 6 Years.

Custom made Western Shirts (black), with embroidered turquoise roses. Custom made silver buckles depicting the Tournament of Roses theme "It's Magical" will be made at Broken Horn Saddlery Custom Silver Shop,Mario Solis, proprieter. These are available for all the Equestrian participants. The 2005 custom made silver buckle was 4" x5", depicting a Cowboy Fancy Trick Roping, celebrating "Family". Black Western Felt hats.

Custom made Sterling Silver Show saddles and matching hand made tack and matching silver spurs.

Tournament of Roses Parade, 2005
Huntington Beach, 4th fo July Parade, 2005 "Moi" age 6, rode Pony named "Checkers" while Trick Roping.
Hollywood Christmas Parade, 2004

2004 Ist Place Novelty Mounted Group by Equestrian Paraders of California

Will be participating in the San Dimas Western Days Parades, October 1, 2005
Hollywood Christmas Parade, 2005
South Gate Christmas parade, 2005
Laguna Niguel Christmas Parade , 2005

Sponsoring Organizations:
Broken Horn Saddlery 1026 Leorita St. Balwin Park, CA 91706 (626)337-4088 www.brokenhornsaddlery.com Owners:Nuzzo Family since 1956

Keystone Ford, Downey, CA - contact: Bobby Colon

Flowers by Queenie, El Monte, CA

Felix will be doing theatrical work with The Alex Film Society, performing at the historic Alex Theatre located in Glendale,CA, September 17, 2005

Felix A. Lopez, currently holds individual and group classes ; for information contact Felix at: (562)755-6676 or www.TrikRprFAL@aol.com

Felix A. Lopez, is a World Champion Trick Roper, Fancy Gun Spinner and Bull Whip Cracker.
All of the team members have been or are presently his students...
There are 12 aspiring Trick Ropers under age 12. These include his son "Moi", age 7...an avid Roper. Felix and Moi were featured recently in an celbration and tribute to Will Rogers, held in Malibu,CA. The Father and son act were featured in Steve Harvey's Big Time Show, October 2004.

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The City of Ontario’s Gateway to California Magic is reminiscent of life much as it was in this productive and lively community at the turn of the Century and a floral salute to the City of Ontario’s founding and present day families who continue to seek a brighter and more bountiful future in this fertile inland valley of Southern California.

The City of Ontario is magical. With ever-increasing educational, recreational and professional activities, Ontario is becoming an even greater place to live, learn, work, play and celebrate family togetherness. Gateway to California Magic emphasizes Ontario’s pride, purpose, conviction and commitment that has enabled the City to maintain and foster quality neighborhoods and comfortable homes from the early settlers, to present day and beyond.

The City of Ontario has always attracted those seeking a brighter future – from the early farmers and citrus growers who settled the land to visionary executives and entrepreneurs realizing new fortunes in industry, distribution, commercial development, retail trade and technology. Ontario has maintained the charm and warmth of a small town while providing big city resources and services. The Union Pacific Train florally replica is a 4-4-0 Americana, which was used extensively throughout the United States in 1891; the year the City of Ontario was incorporated.

Gateway To California Magic transports us back in history to relive a romantic era where steam driven locomotives were an essential way of everyday life and trains connected all of small-towns across America. Laden with freshly picked citrus direct from the immense groves in Ontario, the glistening steamer departures from the Chico Valley Railway Depot depicted at the rear of the float, to begin its travels to markets wide and far. The open-air farmer’s market overflows with an abundance of succulent oranges, lemons and grapes to welcome all new visitors to Southern California. Graceful palm trees, fragrant orange trees and blooming yuccas, all botanical symbols of Southern California, frame the lush floral gardens that completes this vintage floral setting.

The City of Ontario takes great pride in the history and tradition of their community and the families that continue to make Ontario a special place to live, work and play.

Glistening black seaweed with accents of clover seed and yellow chrysanthemums are used to create the floral replica of the steam locomotive. Brilliant red and crisp white carnations, with blue sinuate statice, create the festive patriotic bunting which adorn the train. Fresh oranges, lemons and grapes, augmented with corresponding colors of roses, cascade from barrels and crates decorated in malaluca bark detailed in brown flax and red millet seeds. Shades of gold and yellow roses including Miracle, Sensation, Queensday, Aalsmeer and Gold Strike complete the floral gardens. Palm trees adorned in yellow and green dendrobium orchids stand majestic at the back of the float. Topiary trees of orange roses frame the deck with yucca blossom created from thousands of white dendrobium orchid florets.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 5

Just east of Los Angeles and centrally located in Southern California, the City Ontario is home to LA-Ontario International Airport (ONT), the ideal international gateway to Southern California and the perfect base for business travelers, for recreational day trips and for visiting family and friends. Ontario is freeway close to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Anaheim, San Diego and Palm Springs. Ontario is near mountains, beaches, desert playgrounds, theme parks and major attractions such as Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm and the annual Tournament of Roses Parade. Ontario is also home to Southern California’s largest outlet mall and entertainment center, Ontario Mills, and home to the Ontario Convention Center – one of the most technologically advanced “fly-in-and-meet” sites in the nation. The City of Ontario has always and continues to attract visitors, residents and businesses seeking the California dream: a land blessed with brilliant sunshine, exceptional opportunities and a variety of fun. A great part of the California experience in Ontario has always been the delight that is naturally found where environment and lifestyle foster bravado, ease and adventure.

The City of Ontario’s spectacular float in the 2006 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade is a celebration to the City’s incredible spirit and long heritage. From the first announcement calling for volunteers, the outpouring of community interest and participation has been tremendous. Thousands of volunteers have teamed their efforts to assist in the decoration of their 5 consecutive Rose Parade floats.

An extraordinary source of pride for Ontario residents has been the City of Ontario’s magnificent floats in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Ontario’s 2005, 2004 and 2003 floats were the award winners of the Governor’s Trophy for best depiction of life in California.

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Riders: Proudly representing the City of Pasadena in the 2006 Rose Parade, Mayor Bill Bogaard and his wife, Claire, are accompanied by Pasadena Councilmembers’ sons and daughters: Nicholas, Alexander, Austin, and Mariah Holden and Noah White; Cameron and Courtney Little; Jennifer and Kathryn Haderlein; and Steven, Jr. and Julian Madison.

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“The Magic of Reading” opens a world of possibilities and imagination to youngsters – and Rose Parade viewers. The pages of the book at the front of the float flip open, and images of nature stories, adventure, medieval times, fairy tales and the high seas come to life on this literary entry from Kiwanis International.

Kiwanis International was honored with the Volunteers Award for its entry “We Are Family” in the 2005 parade.

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The Team began in 1995 when it joined the association of Charros in Southern California.

The group also participates in:
East LA Parade
Route 66 Parade
Hollywood Parade
Huntington Parade

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Each year the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association chooses a float concept from entries submitted by members of the surrounding communities.

Our float shows the act of performing magic. It's in keeping with the magical experience ffelt by those who watch the parade floats.

It is a magical experience for us when we are able to take a float from concept to a finished float that we know will be smiles to millions of faces.

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association continues its tradition of producing humorous animated floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade with the 2006 entry, “The Great Howldini”. To fit with the 2006 Rose Parades theme of “It’s Magical”, the La Canada float will feature a number of magic tricksstarring a dog pulling a rabbit from a hat. In addition to the rabbit, a shell game will be magically played, cards twirl, and dog bones levitate. This float promises a rich color palette featuring a carpet of roses and numerous floral displays to accent the humor and animation. If you stare into the crystal ball long enough, you can see how the La Canada Flintridge Float will enchant and delight the millions of Rose Parade viewers.

Dog: The dog is wearing a jacket of red carnations with a stunning bow tie made from black lentils. His fur is made form multiple shades of pampas grass. Rabbit: The rabbit is made from white chrysanthemums and pink gladiola petals. Carpet: Red roses

Roses: 10,000 Carnations: 15,000 Chrysanthemums: 20,000

Besides the Rose Parade, the La Cañada Flintridge float chassis participates each year in the La Cañada Flintridge Memorial Day parade.

The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association exists solely to design, build, decorate and finance an entry in the Rose Parade each year.

The La Cañada Flintridge float is one of only six self built floats in the parade that design and build their float with all volunteer labor.

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3 Concert Bands 1 Wind Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Jazz Program 2 Steel Bands Chamber Groups

Grammy Signature School for excellence 1999/2003

January 1 1993

The MIHS Band commisioned a piece by Emmy Award Winnig Film Composer Hummie Mann. Fundraising included a benefit concert featuring World Renowned Trumet Artist Alan Vizzutti accompanied by The MIHS Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. One of every 5 students at MIHS is involved in the proudly non-competitive Band program.

Mercer Island is located 7 miles from Downtown Seattle in the middle of Beautiful Lake Washington.

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A life touched by organ and tissue donation and transplantation is a “Life Transformed.” Through their personal trials and triumphs, each of the Donate Life float riders has undergone a physical, emotional and spiritual transformation that reaches beyond them to their families and communities.

The Donate Life float adds an emotional dimension to the Parade theme, It’s Magical. While the practice of organ and tissue transplantation helps hundreds of thousands of people regain their health each year, the process of giving and receiving the gift of life has a profound, emotional and “magical” impact on individuals, their families and communities.

“Life Transformed” describes the physical, emotional and spiritual transformation experienced by people touched by organ and tissue donation.

Donate Life presents 23 float riders from across the country surrounded by new life that has sprung forth from the shelter of a fallen tree: birds, butterflies, a caterpillar, and flowers cascading from the tree trunk. The float riders – including living organ donors, family members of organ and tissue donors, and transplant recipients – together represent the countless lives that have been saved and strengthened through organ and tissue donation. The "Family Circle Garden" at the front of the float will feature hundreds of roses in water-filled vials, each one tagged with the name of an organ/tissue donor, transplant recipient or person on the waiting list for whom the rose is dedicated.

The "Family Circle Garden" at the front of the float will feature hundreds of roses in water-filled vials, each one tagged with the name of an organ/tissue donor, transplant recipient or person on the waiting list for whom the rose is dedicated.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 3

Donate Life is a not-for-profit alliance of local affiliates and national organizations dedicated to inspiring all people to donate life through organ and tissue donation. Hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life in every corner of the country are in need of life-saving and life-enhancing transplants possible only through organ and tissue donation. The float effort is spearheaded by OneLegacy, the federally designated transplant donor network serving Southern California, and supported by more than 50 organizations nationwide.

Participating in the decoration of the Donate Life float will be hundreds of donor family members celebrating their loved ones and transplant recipients honoring their organ donors. The logos on each side of the Donate Life will be presented both in English and in Spanish (“Done Vida”) – a first in the117-year history of the Tournament of Roses.

For complete information about the Donate Life float, our riders and the genesis of our inspired parade participation, go to www.donatelifefloat.org. The Donate Life community is proud to celebrate "life transformed" as a participant in "America's New Year Celebration."

Bios and photos of each float rider are posted online at www.donatelifefloat.org. Riders are: - Robin Barrett, 41, who found her own heart warmed with the knowledge that her mother’s final gift of organs had saved lives. - After a near fatal shooting, police officer Mike Blood, 58, miraculously survived, thanks in part to the gift of tissue donation. - Gail Brooks, 43, whose three-year-old son Keaton saved four lives as an organ donor in 1992 after a sudden illness. - Jackie Colleran, 64, who received a liver transplant after suffering acute liver failure. She has met the family of her donor, Wade Schoenhals. - Myriam Correa-Sherman, 59, whose 1991 heart transplant enabled her to meet her three grandchildren who have been born since then. - Ilene Feder, 50, received a liver transplant in 1996 after a diagnosis of the very rare Budd-Chiari Syndrome. - Lung recipient Gary Foxen, 69, originated the Donate Life Rose Parade Float in 2001 as a way to share his joy of receiving the gift of life in 1999. - Christine Galán, 43, was the first person west of the Mississippi River in 1998 to receive a simultaneous heart-liver transplant and has been nationally recognized as a volunteer for terminally ill children. - Thanks to a bone allograft in her deteriorating knee, lifelong fitness aficionado Karen Garber, 45, is able to continue her career as a personal trainer. - Edith Gonzalez, 37, was inspired by a message from Pope John Paul II to donate the organs of her husband Lidio after he died of an aneurysm in 2001. She has since met the family of his lung recipient. - Kathy Hasan, 48, received a liver transplant in 2001 on Martin Luther King Day after suffering from a long-term autoimmune disease that left her hours of death. - Kade Howard, 17, rides in memory of his younger brother Dalton, who became a tissue donor after being struck by a car on a rural highway. - Liver transplant recipient Lyda Kroening, 55, whose perspective on life has changed dramatically since she received the gift of life in 2003. - America Leyva, 15, suffered renal failure at age ten and endured two years of dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant. Her transplant gave her the confidence to serve as president of her 9th grade class. - Avery Livingston, 15, who was born with VATER syndrome and in March 2000 received a kidney donated by her father. She is now a happy eighth grader. - Albert Paduano, 53, whose 20-year battle with kidney problems culminated with receiving a kidney donated by his nephew, fellow school teacher Stephen. - Tae Park, 59, whose close-knit family found strength in donating the organs of 22-year-old son John following a fatal automobile accident. - Colleen Sasso, 57, whose knowledge of her daughter Sharon’s wish to be a donor helped comfort her amidst her tragic death. - Nicole Brook Stoe, 31, who received a liver transplant at age 16 and is now the proud mother of a healthy son. - Sahra Torres-Rivera, 33, who donated a kidney to her friend Kiko four years ago and is now training for endurance events to demonstrate that living kidney donors can lead normal, healthy lives. - Mary Ann Venturelli, 51, rides in memory of her daughter Trina, who became a tissue donor after a fatal rodeo accident. - Erika Wells, 24, whose kidney transplant at age 19 enabled her to attend Yale University’s Ph.D. program in biology, where she is now in her first year. - Kurt Wiltcher, 19, whose liver began to fail at age 16, now shares his transplant experience with students as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the YMCA.

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The Hoover Marching Band of 220 members includes colorguard, dance line, and a feature twirler. Hoover has three concert bands with the top (Symphonic) band performing grade 5 and 6 literature. There are two jazz bands at Hoover, "The 1st Edition" and "The Hoover Jam". The Hoover Band also has numerous percussion ensembles and an award winning Indoor Drumline. Hoover has also recently developed a Winter Guard that is making rapid progress in the Southeastern Colorguard Circuit.

The Hoover Band has an extensive history of travel having participated in many events around the United States and Europe. Most recently the band has participated in the Easter Parade in Maastricht, The Netherlands ,The Hollywood Christmas Parade (2000), The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (2001), The All American Music Festival in Orlando, Florida (2003),The Easter Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland (2004) and Performances at Sea with a Carnival cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.

The Hoover Band has won numerous awards at marching, concert, and jazz band competitions in Alabama and around the Southeast. The Hoover band has never received less than a superior rating in any category at local and regional marching contests and has captured many "Best in Class" awards. The Hoover Indoor Drumline and Winter Guard earn top ratings at regional contests. All the Hoover concert bands consistently earn superior ratings at the Alabama Bandmaster's State Band Competition and the Symphonic Band was selected and performed for the Alabama Music Educator's Conference in 2005. The Hoover jazz bands "The 1st Edition" and the "Hoover Jam" earn top ratings each year at the Loyola Jazz Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Hoover High School opened in the fall of 1994, having previously been W.A. Berry High School, at that time a part of the Jefferson County School System in Birmingham, Alabama. Therefore the tradition of the Hoover High School Band dates back more than 30 years. Over these three decades, the band has consistently rated Superior in marching, concert, and jazz competitions and has come to be recognized as one of the best in the State of Alabama. Hoover is a 6A high school with an average enrollment of 2200. The high school has developed exceptional programs in all areas of academics, fine arts, and athletics. Hoover High School has won the Alabama 6A high school football championship 4 of the last 5 years.

This will be the Hoover Band's first appearance in the Rose Parade.

The Hoover Band has performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and George W. Bush.

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Celebrating 50 years of Disney theme park magic Disney parks around the world continue the fun and excitement of their global “Happiest Celebration on Earth” throughout 2006. The float entry by Disney Parks is highlighted by a floral depiction of five beloved Disney castles as seen in California, Florida, Japan, France and Hong Kong. Soaring nearly 50 feet high and 150 feet long (the longest Rose Parade entry this year), the float features the U.S. premiere of the newest Disney song “One,” written exclusively for the recent grand opening of Hong Kong Disneyland. The float is comprised of over 50 distinct varieties of roses with plant material from each of the Disney theme park host countries and states. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in southern California stands prominent in the float design as the original Disney symbol of magic and happily ever afters.

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Mixed breed horses that have come from the wild horses of the United States

Horses are trained to perform in wlid west shows

Benny Martinez and his wife have performed throughout the US in wild west shows as trick ropers.

The riders wear authentic Charro suits, like Emiliano Zapata would wear.

Riding with authentic hand made Mexican saddles

Day of 47 Parade, Salt Lake City, Utah
Pioneer Days Parade, Wellsville,Utah

Sponsored by the "Valley Channel" in Logan, Utah

The Martinez family rides to, "give glory to our heavenly Father in the name of our saviour Jesus Christ."

The group rides with authentic Mexican Charro attire to bring back the adventure of the old west of the 1800's

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Despite its bold landscapes, New Mexico is a land of subtleties and graciousness, both of which draw attention to detail and time. Travel distances are immense and cultures diverse, creating a lifestyle and landscape like no other in the world. New Mexico is one of the most enchanting and welcoming destinations in the world. Few places on earth can effectively match the diverse range of attractions found with the boundaries of New Mexico, for its storied and diverse cultures to its natural resources, renowned museums and world-famous cuisine. New Mexico is a living juxtaposition, where the past exists alongside the present, where the convenience of modern living shares space with history and where cultures intermingle, but like the cuisine, each retains its basic identity. New Mexico cities and towns cannot be categorized, be it a bustling metropolis crackling with the activities of oilmen, cattlemen and atomic scientists or a tiny mountain village, where archaic languages are still spoken, the seasons more important than time of day and painters, sculptors and musicians relax in mellow surroundings. They only thing they have in common is they all have stories to tell. Up the Camino Real, across the Santa Fe Trail and rumbling along old Route 66, New Mexico’s visitors pass the cliff dwellings, pit houses, ancient kivas and abandoned, ancient cities that serve as reminders to New Mexico’s past. To enchant means to attract and move deeply, to rouse to ecstatic admiration. New Mexico is truly the Land of Enchantment.

The first observation newcomers make about New Mexico is its vast geographical openness. Whether on winding mountain roads, long stretching highways or out on the wide open plains, the blue skies reach into distant horizons. Geography includes colorful mesas, lava flows, extinct volcano areas and unusual rock formations; millions of acres of forested land; water-filled mountain lakes and streams, the result of melting winter snows and the summer afternoon showers that cool the high country. Although Coronado and his exploration into the region failed to find the fabled Lost Cities of Gold, vast tracts of land in New Mexico today provide a wealth of natural resources for farming, ranching, and manufacturing. New Mexico is a blend of ancient cultural traditions and striking environmental diversity, making New Mexico a magical place worthy of further exploration.

To the state’s unique multi-cultural personality and incredible character, life in New Mexico is more often a state of mind than place. Lifelong New Mexicans are often awestruck when they discover a new activity or cultural resource they have yet to experience right in their own backyard. The mystique and allure of New Mexico carries a force that is essentially inexplicable, but it inspires a power that is quite real. It is a treasure trove of art, history and culture. It is White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns, Billy the Kid and the Roswell aliens, Santa Fe style, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, big-snow skiing, Smokey Bear and white-water rafting. It is Taos Pueblo, Old Mesilla, the Gila Wilderness, majestic Shiprock, the Four Corners, Capulin Volcano and world-class golf. And it is so much more. New Mexico is America’s Magical Land of Enchantment.

The State of New Mexico is proud to celebrate its deep cultural roots and rich heritage with its inaugural Rose Parade float “Land of Enchantment” in the 2006 Pasadena Rose Parade. Set amid the gentle curves of historical adobe architecture, a floral collage of New Mexico with its unique history and vivid landscape comes majestically alive in color, texture and sound as its inviting charms are magically explored. New Mexico’s present is shaped by its past, as three distinctive waves of settlers whose cultures have given the state its unique character are featured. At the front of the plaza, representing the Western settlers, a horse-drawn buckboard tells the story of the adventurous cowboys, railroads and Santa Fe Trail. In the center plaza courtyard, the vivid colors and textures of the passionate Hispanic flamenco music is being performed and danced enhancing this inviting and lively design. Flanking the plaza, Native American artisans have come to display their wares with magnificently displayed hand woven baskets, jewelry, art and pottery. The exquisite scenic beauty of the diverse state - from the high-desert and chaparral country in the south to the alpine mountain forests in the north- provides a profusion of native botanicals florally depicted from the indigenous pines to the yucca blossoms, the state flower of New Mexico. The cub, Smoke Bear, is nestled in the trees at the back of the float.

The adobe walls have been recreated in rolled oats with shading of cinnamon spice and walnut shell. Baskets are artistically woven with individually placed beans including red kidney, black, white and pinto. Native pottery has been reproduced in sesame seed, brown and golden flax seed, dark brown niger seed with accents of dehydrated carrot and red peppers. The Land of Enchantment comes magically alive in beautiful shades of roses; florescent orange Mercedes, fire red Charlotte, hot orange Star 2000, golden Pareo and vibrant yellow Gold Strike, over 30,000 in all, generating the sunset hues on the majestic New Mexico landscape. Warm earth tones of chrysanthemums; with accents of pinto, kidney and coffee beans flow through groupings of natural grasses, lilies and kochia accented with tan Sahara, rust Terra Cotta and brown Leonodis roses. Cacti of green ti leaves and yuccas in full bloom with the use of thousands of dendrobium orchid florets are framed by pine trees created with cedar bark and pine boughs.

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State of NM Governor Bill Richardson was born in Pasadena. Two Flamenco dancers and a Flamenco guitarist, who represent not only the Native music of New Mexico but the Spanish heritage of the state as well. New Mexico was inhabited by Native Americans when the Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century. The state's world-famous adobe-style architecture is an adaption of construction the Spanish saw when they arrived and their own. New Mexico's Spanish heritage is unique and distinct; in many small New Mexico villages, Spanish is still the domienent laguage. The three Native Americans on the float represent the thre tribes of New Mexico - Apache, Navajo and Pueblo. New Mexico has 19 pueblos, each with its own heritage, culture and art. There are two Apache tribes, the Mescalero and the Jicarilla, on opposite end of of the state, that have retined their heritage and values throughought years of change. The Navajo Nation, the largest in the country, encompases the wide open spaces of northwest New Mexico. Its people are on with the land, and their weavings and art are renowned. The Buffalo Soldier represents New Mexico's tumutous past, its Lincoln County War and the efforts of Washington to tame and neutralized a Wild West that to this day retains in individualism and multi-ethnic diversity.

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The Herald Trumpets have performed for various events this past year, including: the announcement of the Royal Court, the announcement of the Rose Queen, the Pasadena Jaycee's Queen's breakfast, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest, a special concert for the Good Sam Club at their "Rose Parade Jamboree", Disneyland

The Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets have participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade for many years. They traditionally precede the Queen's float, heralding the Rose Queen and Royal Court throughout the length of the parade.

Annually

The Herald Trumpets are selected from the finest players of the Pasadena City Colleget Marching Band and Pasadena Tournament of Roses Honor Band. These nine performers will march over 30 miles in preparation for the Rose Parade. This group rehearses every Sunday during November and December and daily through the school Christmas vacation.

The Herald Trumpets play a variety of fanfares written especially for this ensemble.

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In tribute to one of the most magical moments of a young woman’s life, the 2006 Tournament of Roses Rose Queen and Royal Court are exquisitely presented in this magnificent horse-drawn float of floral opulence. An oversized replica of the actual Rose Queen’s crown is designed as part of the carriage in the overhead canopy. Thousands of roses and orchids magnificently adorn this royal float. Reminiscent of magical fairy-tales and happy ever-afters, four graceful and powerful steeds pull this enchanting float-carriage.

Spheres of pink and peach roses are magnificently display amid seven thousand red Rouge Baiser roses and white phalaenopsis orchids magnificently adorning this royal float. White walls of crisp chrysanthemum, button mums and coconut flake have detail accents of golden clover and purple dendrobium orchids. The Mikimoto crown has been recreated with pearls of sweet rice and lunaria.

As official ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the 88th Rose Queen and Royal Court will participate in more than 150 community and media functions leading up to the 117th Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl National Championship.

Lead horses are Arab followed by Morgan – Percheron dapple grays. Horses supplied by www.cinderellacarriage.net

Their selection concluded a month-long process that began in September with more than 1000 Pasadena-area young women who initially participated in the Tournament of Roses Royal Court tryouts. The Rose Queen and Royal Court were selected based upon a combination on qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement and community involvement.

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Each year, hundreds of families find a safe haven at the Ronald McDonald Houses in Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena while their seriously ill children are being treated at nearby hospitals. .At Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, kids with cancer find they can overcome any challenge, including their illnesses. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California provides comfort, care and peace of mind so these special children can “Dream of the Future.”

Dreaming is magical. The comfort and support that Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California provides children with serious illnesses and their families allows for the serenity to Dream of the Future.

A youngster, “Dreaming of the Future,” floats down the parade route in a king size four-poster bed. Accompanying him are the things that make him feel secure, his trusty teddy bear, a toy train, Raggedy Ann. Ronald McDonald also joins the slumbering youth on his journey through dreamland. A crescent moon oversees the youngster’s trek, lighting the way into a bright future. The crutches propped against the bed are a symbol of the support RMHCSC provides children and their families. Since its inception in 1987, RMHCSC through the Ronald McDonald Houses and Camp, scholarship programs and a Community Grants Board has been committed to providing children and their families access to social, medical and educational resources.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California is a non-profit corporation comprised of doctors, community leaders, the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California and a broad spectrum of professionals representing various communities served by the charity. RMHCSC also oversees the operations of the Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena Ronald McDonald Houses and Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, in addition to a Community Grants program. Ronald McDonald Houses are located adjacent to major children’s hospitals and serve as a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children. These families often travel great distances to receive specialized medical care for their children and Ronald McDonald Houses provide low-cost (often free) and comfortable living quarters. Currently, there are four Southern California Ronald McDonald Houses – in Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena. Established in 1982 for kids with cancer and their families, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times is located near Riverside County’s mountain community of Idyllwild. As the nations largest year-round recreational program for children with cancer, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times provides free, medically supervised, overnight sessions for youths with cancer and their families. Campers participate in activities such as arts and crafts, campfires, hiking, horseback riding, scavenger hunts, and swimming, while they share common bonds and experiences with other kids and counselors who currently have, or have recovered from cancer. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California awards Community Grants to local non-profit organizations that address specific needs of children within the areas of education, healthcare, social and civic reforms and the arts. Since its inception in 1987, more than $12 million in grants have been donated to nearly 500 organizations in Southern California that directly benefit children. Setting up computer labs, building playgrounds, stocking school libraries, purchasing medical equipment, and funding after-school meal programs are just a few of the ways that the grant funding is helping improve the lives of kids. Recognizing that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California proudly honors students for their academic achievements, leadership skills and community involvement. The African-American Future Achievers, Asian Pacific Students Increasing Achievement and Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources programs reward the best of the best among Southern California’s high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California has awarded over $2 million in funding to college bound students.

The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974. By 1979, ten more Houses had opened. By 1984, McDonald’s restaurants and local communities founded 60 more Houses. Today, there are nearly 245 Ronald McDonald Houses in 26 countries around the world.

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All our horses are PAINTS: Jennifer's Wilbear is a Tri Color
Jan's Oreo is a Tri Color
Dennise's Stormy Sugargirl is a Tri Color
Jeaneen's Injun is a Tri Color
Catrina Chips Ahoy is a Black and White
Alicia's Sandygirl is a Sorrel and White
Sandra's Sony is a Sorrel and White
Heather's Oreo 2 is a Black and White
Cori's Candybar is a Tri Color
Lindsay's Smokin Turbo Charge is a Sorrel and White
Debra's Doc's Solano Diamond is a Sorrel and White
Kelly's Dakota is a Tri Color
Casey's Apache is a Tri Color
Calandra's Toby is a Sorrel and White

While the colorful coat pattern is essential to the identity of the breed, each Paint Horse has a particular combination of white and any color of the equine spectrum: black, bay, brown, chestnut, dun, grullo, sorrel, palomino, buckskin, gray or roan.

Markings can be any shape or size, and located virtually anywhere on the Paint's body.

Although Paints come in a variety of colors with different markings, there are only three specific coat patterns: overo, tobiano and tovero.

These colors, markings and patterns, combined with stock-type conformation, athletic ability and agreeable disposition, make the American Paint Horse.

In 1519 the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes sailed to the New World to find his fame and fortune. Along with his entourage of conquistadors, he brought horses to help his men search the vast land for riches. According to the Spanish historian Diaz del Castillo, who traveled with the expedition, one of the horses was described as a "pinto" with "white stockings on his forefeet." The other was described as a "dark roan horse" with "white patches." These were the first known recorded descriptions of early Paint Horses in the New World.

By the early 1800s, the western plains were generously populated by free-ranging herds of horses, and those herds included the peculiar spotted horse. Because of their color and performance, flashy, spotted horses soon became a favorite mount of the American Indian. The Comanche Indians, considered by many authorities to be the finest horsemen on the Plains, favored loud-colored horses and had many among their immense herds. Evidence of this favoritism is exhibited by drawings of spotted horses found on the painted buffalo robes that served as records for the Comanches.

Based in Sacramento California, the Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers have been performing at various rodeos, film and television projects, parades, benefits and fundraisers on the West Coast since 1993.

All their costumes are hand sewn Costumes were created by Founder, Jennifer Macias/Sweeney. These red velvet shirts have white leather trim and fringe, with hundreds of Australian Crystals glued on them. White leather rodeo chaps with red, silver and blue metallic stars.

Every Painted Lady chooses her own favorite saddle with silver conchos and trim.

The Painted Ladies are featured on an ongoing edition of PBS "California Heartland" taking the show on the road to different rodeos.

They were also featured in the American Paint Horse Journal. As well as the local Channel 31 Good Day Sacramento and the Sacramento Magazine.

They been special guests for the Music Industry Celebration Pre-Grammy Party in Hollywood hosted by Vonny Hilton Sweeney.

The Painted Ladies are on the rodeo committee of their favorite rodeo the Folsom Pro Rodeo. They perform, volunteer and work the 5-day rodeo.

They chair the annual fundraiser for the facility which they practice, an orginal Pony Express Stop the Sacramento Horseman's Association.

Their performances for 2005:
The Tournament of Roses Parade
Dixon May Fair Parade and 4 day Performance
2005 Western States Horse Expo, Folsom's Cattle Drive Pro Rodeo, SHA Fundraiser, Truckee Championship Rodeo, Woodland Fair and Rodeo, Iselton Parade and Rodeo, The Grass Valley Draft Horse Classic
Folsom's Veteran's Day Parade and the Roseville, Sacramento and Woodland Christmas Parades.
They performed at the 2004 Equestfest and have riden in the Hollywood Christmas Parade for the past 4 years.

We support our annual Inner City Kids Summer Camp-Out held at our practice facility. Kids who have never seen a horse get a chance to touch and ride them. They are by far our most appreciative audience

We also perform for 4-H groups who are interested in drill and may someday may be our next team members.

All of gals do this for the "love of horses"!!!

Jennifer Macias/Sweeney is our Marshall/Captain, Costume Designer,Founder

Jan Mendoza is our Co-Marshall, Media, Singer, Trick Rider

Dennise Sanders is our Co-Captain, Public Relations

Jeaneen Wallace is our Sales, Marketing and our Flag girl

Alicia Hutchinson is our Foral Designer, Hair, Make-up

Sandra Wise is our Events Coordinator

Heather Gamble is our Trick Rider

Lindsay Derberotis is our Trick Rider

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The City of Long Beach itself is a Pacific Fantasy, offering visitors a wide range of attractions and pleasures to enjoy.

The gigantic mermaid is taking parade viewers on a magical Pacific Fantasy ride.

A blonde and beautiful Southern California mermaid will surf along the parade route, depicting the City of Long Beach’s vision of a “Pacific Fantasy.” Mounted atop a sea shell “chariot” she is drawn along by a pair of huge Garibaldi fish, an endangered species native to the ocean waters in the Long Beach area. The fish and the mermaid are sporting strings of pearls, and her shell is adorned with some of the jewels of her home town: the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Grand Prix auto race, an impressive skyline, and inviting harbor.

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Along with the marching band, there are two symphonic large ensembles, the SWD Wind Symphony and the SWD Symphonic Band (both performing level VI literature). There are also two full concert bands, a jazz ensemble, and various small instrumental ensembles. A unique unit of the SWD Band is the SWD 'Dancing Divas'. Composed of 18 young ladied, this group is a versitile dance line, performing jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet, and other modern forms of dance. Their performances aren't only limited to band, they also are featured in several school, community and state events.

The SWD Band has performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, the Carnival of Flowers in Nice, France, performed for two United States Presidents, and for the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. In the fall of 2002, the SWD Band was featured as an exhibition band at the Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marked the first time in BOA history for a high school band to be invited and perform in exhibition in that prestigious event, as that invitation had always been given to college and university bands. Along with many local parades and events, the SWD Bands has also performed for numerous Atlanta Falcons Halftime Shows, as well for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Team. Recently the SWD Band was prominently featured in the 20th Century Fox movie "DRUMLINE". The movie featured the band students as members of the fictional hero college band (Atlanta A&T University) in both music and field drill situations. Recently the SWD Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program "The Best Band in the Land" The Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program has established a tradition of excellence and quality in musical performance. Hailing from Decatur, GA, with a membership of 320-plus students, the program offers many performance options. Along with the marching band, there are two symphonic large ensembles, the SWD Wind Symphony and the SWD Symphonic Band (both performing level VI literature). There are also two full concert bands, a jazz ensemble, and various small instrumental ensembles. The Georgia Music Educators Association has rated the bands and ensembles superior in performance for fifteen consecutive years. Students in the band program consistently place high and in large numbers in the District IV Honor Bands. About 20% of honor band participants yearly are from the Southwest Dekalb High School Band Program. We are also represented at the GMEA All-State Bands, and the Georgia Governor's Honors Program. The Southwest Dekalb High School Wind Symphony is the top group of our four full concert bands. The Wind Symphony is a vehicle for exposing our strongest musicians to the most challenging and significant works of the wind band repertoire. The group has been rated superior at GMEA District IV Festival for fifteen consecutive years. This group performed at the 1996 GMEA Annual Inservice Conference. Ranking high among the many proud traditions of Southwest Dekalb High School is the highly acclaimed Marching Panther Band. The marching band is recognized for its perfection in musicianship, precision in marching, and innovative, high-energy performances. The key to the success of "The Best Band in the Land" is its commitment to artistic excellence. The SWD Band has performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, the Carnival of Flowers in Nice, France, performed for two United States Presidents, and for the Opening Ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. In the fall of 2002, the SWD Band was featured as an exhibition band at the Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marked the first time in BOA history for a high school band to be invited and perform in exhibition in that prestigious event, as that invitation had always been given to college and university bands. Along with many local parades and events, the SWD Bands has also performed for numerous Atlanta Falcons Halftime Shows, as well for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Team. Recently the SWD Band was prominently featured in the 20th Century Fox movie "DRUMLINE". The movie featured the band students as members of the fictional hero college band (Atlanta A&T University) in both music and field drill situations. Recently the SWD Marching Band was invited to perform in the 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Music and band is a vital part of the total school and community culture at SWD. The band program can be viewed at: www.swdbands.com SWD Band Staff: James O. Seda Director of Bands Nicholas B. Thomas Associate Director of Bands Demetrius V. Hubert Director of Percussion Don P. Roberts Co-Director, Coordinator of Instrumental Music for Dekalb County School System

This is the first appearance for the SWD Band.

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FTD, the Offical Floral Sponsor of the Tournament of Roses, and most recognized brand in the floral industry, selected the theme “Your Wish Is My Command” to feature the mystifying beauty and amazing illusions that magic and wonder can bring to the faces of all ages.

At some point in time, everyone wishes for magical powers. What better way to get involved in a little hocus pocus than a genie to help make your dreams come true.

FTD’s beautiful float is truly “magical” with more than 15 varities of roses with the word “magic” in their name that proudly showcase the magic of flowers. For 95 years, FTD Florists have brought breathtaking magic to the lives of couples, families and friends with flowers.

"Your Wish Is My Command" is artistically brought to life in this spellbinding floral masterpiece laden with vivid images of magical and flamboyant adventures. Under the watchful eye of a bejeweled genie a brightly colored floral-pattern magic carpet takes fanciful flight soaring high above lavish rose gardens and a sparkling magic lamp. An elegantly draped camel and group of mischievous monkeys add to the surroundings. Wondrous treasures of gold, precious gems, tapestries of woven silk and rich fragrant spices are displayed amidst elaborate decanters, ornate vases and rich urns overflowing with opulent floral displays of “magical” roses including Black Magic, Hocus Pocus, Abracadabra, Mystique, Autumn Magic, Magic Lantern, Magician, Midnight Magic, Moonlight Magic, Bewitched, Pure Magic, Mystery, and White Magic. Magnificent carved towers and brilliantly decorated fans frame this floral oasis and compliment this mystical world of imagination.

FTD’s 53rd float entry, "Your Wish Is My Command", truly brings “magic” to the Rose Parade by showcasing over 15 varieties of roses with the word “magic” in their name or related to the word “magic” including Black Magic, Autumn Magic, Magic Lantern, Pure Magic, White Magic, Midnight Magic, Moonlight Magic, Hocus Pocus, Abracadabra, Mystique, Magician, Bewitched, and Mystery.

The genie’s exotic costume features intricate patterns embroidered in an array of textures using carnations, chrysanthemums, roses and orchids. Pearls of shiny lunaria and gems of sinuata statice, adorn his turban. Over 1,000 stems of dendrobium orchids have been used to create the turban plumes. The genie’s skin tone has been achieved with a special mix of walnut shell, cinnamon and paprika spices. Carved towers are created in ironed cornhusk, coconut flakes, sweet rice and sesame seeds. Elaborate sculptured vases, urns and decanters are decorated in yellow, gold and bronze strawflower petals with accents of golden flax and clover seeds. Thousands of yellow Gold Strike roses, gold hybrid vanda orchids and oncidium orchids overflow from the treasure chest. The camel is neatly groomed in finely chopped sphagnum moss then shaded with cinnamon spice with an elaborate guddela (body covering blanket) of intricate woven patterns of Prive and Tame pink roses, vibrant purple dendrobium orchid florets, golden yellow and crisp white chrysanthemums with accents of kumquats, cranberries, limes and lemons. Monkeys are created in pharmitas and pampas grass. “Magical” roses include deep red Black Magic and Midnight Magic, rich red with yellow Hocus Pocus and Abracadabra, soft peach Mystique, deep orange blends of Autumn Magic and Magic Lantern, mauve tones of Magician and Moonlight Magic, crisp white Pure Magic and White Magic, brilliant pink Bewitched and Mystery are featured in the flying carpet and urn arrangements. Purple liatris, hot pink and orange gerbera daisies, nerine lilies, tuberose, ginger, Obake anthuriums, protea, euphorbia and papyrus are incorporated in the extravagant floral designs, creating brilliant color explosions throughout this exotic floral masterpiece.

Over 1,000 stems of dendrobium orchids have been used to create the turban plumes. Thousands of yellow Gold Strike roses, gold hybrid vanda orchids and oncidium orchids overflow from the treasure chest.

“Magical” roses include deep red Black Magic and Midnight Magic, rich red with yellow Hocus Pocus and Abracadabra, soft peach Mystique, deep orange blends of Autumn Magic and Magic Lantern, mauve tones of Magician and Moonlight Magic, crisp white Pure Magic and White Magic, brilliant pink Bewitched and Mystery are featured in the flying carpet and urn arrangements.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 53

The 2006 Rose Parade marks FTD’s 53rd year as a Parade participant making FTD the longest running commercial participant in the Rose Parade today. As the Official Floral Company of the Tournament of Roses, FTD’s continued presentation of stunning floral entries never fails to support the Rose Parade’s tradition of excellence. In 2005, FTD was recognized with the Isabella Coleman Trophy. In addition, the Tournament of Roses has recognized FTD with 16 awards in 18 years, including four Sweepstakes trophies and five Presidents trophies recognizing the most effective use and presentation of flowers. In order to continue the floral prestige and magic of the Rose Parade, FTD sponsors the decoration of the official cars, which carry the President of the Tournament of Roses, the Grand Marshals of the Parade and the Mayor of Pasadena down the Parade route. For decades, FTD has kept the longest commercial relationship with the Tournament of Roses through the Rose Parade. In addition to the Parade involvement, FTD also contributes the floral décor for the Wrigley Mansion, home of the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. This beautiful building welcomes visitors throughout the holidays, particularly during the Rose Parade.

FTD, supported by its worldwide FTD brand, is a leading provider of floral services and products. FTD’s Florist Business primarily markets floral products and services to approximately 20,000 FTD Members and other retail locations offering floral products in the U.S. and Canada and connects approximately 30,000 additional florists through affiliated or related organizations in 154 countries outside of North America. FTD’s Consumer Business through its subsidiary FTD.COM, is a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, primarily through www.FTD.COM and 1-800-SEND-FTD telephone number. Additional information about FTD is available at its web site, www.FTDi.com.

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American Saddlebred Pinto Horses Like Thunder Lily Mystique Tommy Typhoon Halloween Sunlight and Shadows The Fire Fox Astra Music

All the horses are American Saddlebred Breed Champions having earned the necessary points showing at "A" rated competitions. Cummulatively these horses have won 21 World and Reserve World Championship titles.

The American Saddlebred horse can trace its roots to the natural-gaited Galloway and Hobbie horses which came to North America from the British Isles. These hardy little horses thrived and grew in the new environment, and through selective breeding the Narragansett Pacer was developed along the eastern seaboard. The Narragansetts were crossed with Thoroughbreds imported to America in the early 1700s, and by the time of the Revolutionary War, a horse called simply "the American horse" was a recognized type. These horses had the size and beauty of the Thoroughbred, but retained the ability to learn the easy-riding gaits. These animals were used for riding, to pull carriages and for other work. They were prized for a pleasant temperament, eagerness, strength and stamina. There was continual crossing with Thoroughbreds, along with other breeds including Arabian and Morgan. Thus, when the first horse shows were held in Kentucky and Virginia in the early 1800s, American Saddlebreds, generally referred to as Kentucky Saddlers at that time, were frequently judged the winners because of their beauty, style and utility. Today, the American Saddlebred is best known for being the ultimate show horse, high stepping and elegant, as he performs his five gaits – the walk, trot, canter, slow gait and rack. The slow gait and rack were developed from the easy-riding gait traits the Saddlebred had inherited. The footfalls of the slow gait and rack begin with the lateral front and hind feet starting almost together, but the hind foot contacts the ground slightly before its lateral forefoot. The slow gait is a highly-collected gait with each of the four feet striking the ground separately. It is executed slowly but with distinct precision, full of style and brilliant restraint. In the rack, each foot meets the ground at equal, separate intervals. It gives a smooth ride while the horse performs in a slightly uninhibited manner, with great animation, speed, and correct form.

Scripps Miramar Saddlebreds has been participating in the Rose Parade since 1962.

Native American made authentic Indian regalia.

Pre 1900 antique chicken snare saddles Woman's rawhide covered cottonwood and deer horn dress saddles.

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World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky "Night of the Horse" Del Mar, CA Santa Barbara National Horse Show Martin Luther King Day Parade Heritage Day Parade Freedom Reins Day Parade Grape Day Festival Parade Los Angeles County Fair Exhibitions Del Mar Charity Fair Horse Show California Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show

Five Gaited Championship @ Del Mar, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles County Fair Fine Harness World Champion three year old stallion Kentucky State Fair Five Gaited Amateur Champion @ Del Mar and Santa Barbara

World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky "Night of the Horse" Del Mar, CA Santa Barbara National Horse Show Martin Luther King Day Parade Heritage Day Parade Freedom Reins Day Parade Grape Day Festival Parade Los Angeles County Fair Exhibitions Del Mar Charity Fair Horse Show California Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show

Michele Macfarlane has been riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade since 1962. All the riders hold National Honors. Among the riders the Blackfeet, Choctaw, and Nanticoke Indian Nations are represented.

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ESPN and ABC Sports present a vibrant float which captures the excitement of a game being experienced through a high definition television. Thousands of beautiful roses accentuate this action-packed scene, as two football players leap out of the screen to illustrate how sports moments magically come to life when viewing sports in HD. Seated at the opposite end of the float, experiencing the magic firsthand, are actual fans of the two teams playing in the Rose Bowl Game National Championship, presented by Citi. ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD and ABC Sports HD have combined to offer 24 of 25 postseason college bowl games in high definition, including the Rose Bowl Game.

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Marching Band – all members of the marching band are in grades 9-12. The band meets every other day on block schedule, and three times a week before school starts in August – October. The band performs at all home, district, and state football games, local parades, and 3 – 4 marching competitions.

Concert Band - Two concert bands are offered in the program: Symphonic Band and Concert Band. The bands perform at the State band festival every year. Jazz Band - Two jazz bands are offered: Jazz I and II Winter Guard - Offered to any member in the band by audition only.

 State Champions – Scholastic B Class – 2005 HS Winter guard
 State Concert Band Festival – 10 years straight – “I” rating (Superior)

 Numerous Outstanding Drum Major Awards over the last FIVE years at: Aurora Marching Festival, Owasso Marching Festival, Ozarko Marching Invitational, Valhalla Marching Festival, Carthage Maple Leaf Field Competition, and Cutting Edge Auxiliaries Camp.
 Numerous Outstanding Color Guard Awards over the last FIVE years at: Carthage Maple Leaf Parade and Field Competition, Cutting Edge Auxiliaries Camp Sweepstakes Winner, Valhalla Marching Festival, and Aurora Marching Festival.
 Band has placed consistently in the top 6 Finalist Bands out 20+ bands in field competition.
 Band has won 1st place in Class 4A Parade Competition for the last SEVEN years at the Carthage Maple Leaf Parade.
 Band has won the Sweepstakes Award the last 4 out of 5 years at the Carthage Maple Leaf Contest.
 Jazz Band has placed in the top two Outstanding Jazz Bands at every jazz festival for the last 10 years.

Webb City High School is home to the Cardinal Pride Band located in the southwest corner of Missouri. Our school district has received the highest honor from the state by being “Accredited with Distinction” for outstanding academic achievement. Not only do we excel in academics, our athletic programs are considered to be the best in the state with numerous State titles earned by several athletic teams. The support for our school can be seen by the community attendance at various events from football games to local parades, as well as school carnivals and plays. Our school board support is simply amazing – with the purchase of new uniforms, new instruments, and our new 15,000 square foot band room, the band continues to grow and excel in all areas of the overall instrument music department.

The band program has been a part of the curriculum for over 65 years. The success of the band has been consistently strong and is the largest student body organization in the school district. There are many volunteers who help the band program succeed, whether they are parents, college students, or community members - all are a vital part of who we are. The band program is based on the philosophy that personal success can be achieved by not focusing in on just the student, but the entire team. Through this teamwork process, the students learn self-discipline, perseverance, commitment, and pride in what they achieve.

Webb City is located right on Route 66 in the Southwest corner of Missouri. The band will be performing Route 66 in honor of the famous strip and the fact that the band's semi-trailer traveled down the familiar highway in order for the band to perform in the Tournament of Roses parade. With Pasadena and Webb City BOTH located right on the Route 66, this is a unique and yet familiar connection between the two communities.

The R-7 Music Department

The Webb City R-7 District offers a full comprehensive music program for all grades K-12. There are currently four full-time instrumental staff, two full-time vocal staff with full-time accompanist, four full-time and two part-time elementary general music staff.
The band program begins in the 6th grade at the Middle School. All beginning band students meet everyday for 43 minutes with two staff members and mixed instrumentation.
At the junior high, team teaching occurs throughout the entire day. The students are grouped in “links” to form three concert bands. The Wind Ensemble is the only auditioned band offered in the school day. The junior high program offers three jazz bands (auditioned based, meets outside of school day), color guard, percussion ensembles, and solo and ensemble training. Junior High students are also highly encouraged to participate in the All-District Honor Bands, as well as other community events.
The high school band program meets on the block schedule. In the fall, the marching band is split into two sections: brass/percussion, and woodwinds/color guard. The classes meet every other day for 80 minutes, three times a week at 6:50 a.m. and one day a week after school. The Marching Band splits at the semester into two bands: Symphonic Band and Concert Band. The band program also offers a unique class called Ensemble Technique. This class is designed to allow students supervised practice time for auditions, contests, and collegiate preparation. All members are highly encouraged to participate in All-District and All-State auditions. District/State solo and ensemble competition is a high priority as well. Webb City has placed many students in the District Band and Jazz Bands, as well as All-State Band. The band program has an outstanding record of receiving Superior ratings at local and State contests. Many of the music students in the Webb City Music Department are members of National Honor Society, Honor’s Diploma, and rank in the top 10% of their classes. Along with academics, students are also involved in many clubs, athletics, drama, speech and debate, and numerous activities in our school and community. Webb City R-7 Schools have a strong tradition of excellence in education and community involvement.

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What could be more magical than “Home Sweet Home”? Middle America, a pristine rural environment, a classic home in an idyllic setting, and a team of impressive Clydesdale horses – the magic of the City of St. Louis.

The magic of “Home Sweet Home” in middle America is presented to parade viewers by the City of St. Louis. A colorful rural setting provides an idyllic tableau, populated by a family, their youngsters and horses. Trees and gardens are in colorful bloom, as coach begins a holiday drive – drawn along the route by the world-renowned team of Clydesdales.

Carlota “Lotsie” Busch Webster introduced the City of St. Louis float and the Clydesdales to the Rose Parade in 1953.

The City of St. Louis float has won many awards throughout its more than half century of participation in the Rose Parade, most recently the 2005 Judges’ Special Award for “Outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact”.

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We are a non-competitive band that is comprised of students from championship music programs from the Los Angeles Unified School District such as Chatsworth HS, Canoga Park HS, San Fernando HS, Los Angeles High School, North Hollywood and Washington Preparatory HS and more.

The Los Angeles Unified School District Honor Band was formed in 1972 to represent the LAUSD in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The band also allowed students from the rich cultural diversity of the district to come together in the name of music and dance to represent the second largest school district in the nation.

The band was formed in 1972 and they first marched in the 1973 Rose Parade. The 2006 Rose Parade will mark their 34th consecutive appearance!

All of our music is arranged by Dr. Ken Dye, the director of the bands at Notre Dame University, to represent the theme of the Rose Parade. Directors Anthony White and Darnella Davidson are both alumni of that band as well as assitants Ramon Mendez, Ricardo Luna and Raul Fernandez. The All District Honor Band is very unique in its ability to assemble 350 students from throughout the LAUSD in approximately 16 rehearsals. The students work extremely hard to learn the All District Music on top of their school music, learn a different marching style and give up their holiday vacation to make the All District Honor Band one of the best bands in the parade!!!

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Reading is magical, it opens the mind and doors to the world.

As Mark Twain said, " The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them."

Pride, Strength, Association

A bookworm glows with the magic of reading as one enjoys curling up with several good books for the sheer joy of it.

The City of Sierra Madre celebrates the Wonder of Reading with a giant, multicolored bookworm. This remarkable ‘Read-ipede’ settles down in a fanciful garden to enjoy three of his favorite books – simultaneously. Clad in ti leaves, carnations and calendulas, the Read-ipede is freckled with Brussel sprouts, lemons and limes. Ever the snappy dresser, he wears bow ties of gladiola petals and saddle shoes covered in green Kermit button mums and crushed sweet rice. The surrounding gardens overflow with 13,000 roses and several varieties of orchids. Gerbera daisies, lilies and liatris accent this whimsically animated float.

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Hyacinth root: furry black eyelashes Florigene Moonshade carnations: eyelids. This variety has been genetically engineered to be a rich, true purple Brussels sprouts, lemons and limes: freckles on bookworm Ornamental kale: gardens Dill and parsley: giant leaves

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Self Built Float: The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association describes itself as the smallest self-built organization with the biggest heart. The association focuses on creating a welcoming, fun atmosphere for volunteers of all ages. Sierra Madre last won the Princesses’ Trophy in 1986 – exactly 20 years ago. Should this float receive a prize, there will be much rejoicing among the hardworking volunteers.

We have fun. Husband and wife team Dick and Kay Sappington makes a unique contribution to our float. Kay is the floral coordinator while Dick supervises construction and designs the animation systems. As a couple, they have worked on floats for over ten years. In their spare time they enjoy building model trains. Designer Charles Meier designed his first float in 1992 at age 13. This is his fourth design to appear in the Rose Parade. Having recently earned a Master’s Degree in Shakespeare, Charles translated his love of books and stories into this whimsical design.

Extremely proud to represent our City

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Flint Freeman’s, john mule, Chewey, is a Palomino.

Vicki Wommack’s john mule, Jumping Gino, is a 17 hand sorrel with flaxen mane and tail.

Jerrie Ann Thomas’ mare mule, Princess Maxine, is bay.

Janet Luke’s mare mule, Joan of Arc, is black.

Susan Lowry’s mare mule, Manuel’s Tawnya, is dark brown.

Dr. Condit’s john mule, Rocky, is white with black spots.

Bert Bonnett’s mare mule, Maynard’s Lacy J, is sorrel.

Bari Bonnett’s john mule, Apples Major Pain, is a line back dun, also known as Ears.

Anna Arnold’s mare mule, Ciera, is brown.

Linda Pittman’s mare mule, Summer Midnight Dream, is black.

Dan Sehnert’s john mule, Duke, is brown.

Cheryl Greslie’s mare mule, Sarah Burnett, is black.

Randi Ehrenborg’s mare mule, Rosay, is white.

Carol West’s jack donkey, Jacque Benny

The All American Donkey and Mule Riders are a group representing the versatility of the modern donkey and mule. All animals are experienced parade animals.

Chewey is an orphan mule who was taken home in the back of a van. He has won 11 Working Western Championships at Bishop Mule Days. Watch for his reining demonstration at Equestfest.

Joan of Arc is one of twin mules. She loves to go on trail rides and help introduce other riders to the versatility of mules, as we strut her stuff in parades!

Manuel’s Tawnya started her career as a World Champion Gymkana Mule who some call “Runs Like the Wind”. At 20 years old, she still enjoys parading and showing off her silver saddle.

Jumping Gino is a 17 hand mule who has won numerous jumping classes.

Princess Maxine is a Green English and Green Western Champion who is very versatile. She does drill teams, driving, jumping, packing, cattle work and dressage.

Rocky loves to dress up in his unique silver parade saddle. Also, he can be found swimming in lakes, trail riding or competing in gymkana events.

Apples Major Pain, affectionately called Ears, is 16 years old and has won 16 Fancy Western Parade Champions at Bishop Mule Days as well as being in 7 Rose Parades.

Maynard’s Lacy J is a World Champion Jumping Mule she is ridden by our 95 year old rider, Bert Bonnett.

Sarah Burnett has won five championships at Bishop and Pomona, CA. She is the World Champion Western Pleasure Mule. She’s also won seven World Youth Championships and has vast parade background.

Jacque Benny is a 14 year old jack donkey. He is a World Champion Jack who competes in racing, driving, trail, western pleasure and barrel racing. He has been parading since he was a yearling. He is also a breeding donkey. When crossed with a female horse they produce a mule!

Rosay is a 20 year old mule who is used as a hunter/jumper and dressage mule. She also competes in cutting, reining, western pleasure, parades and competitive trail rides. As you can see---MULES CAN DO IT ALL!!

Sweetwater’s Summer Dream is equally at home whether she is ridden in the High Sierras or winning championships in performance, hunter/jumper or dressage. She also is ridden side saddle and competes in trail, driving and gymkana. She demonstrates the great versatility of the mule!

Duke is a 10 years old john mule. This race mule has won numerous championships which is surprising because he is half Fox Trotter. He is currently competing in endurance racing. Duke represents the modern spirit of today’s mule.

Ciera has traveled over 200,000 miles in the last few years and has competed in speed events and parades all over the nation. In 2004, she won the American Mule Association World Title Over All Mule. She has won more trophy saddles than her owner has room for barn!

Donkeys and mules were first mentioned in biblical times. Throughout history they have transported people and packed their goods. They were primarily used as beasts of burden due to their surefootness, stamina, and strength.

If all mules disappeared tomorrow we could begin their creation all over again the following day. A mule is the result of breeding a male jack donkey to a female horse; hence, it is a hybrid cross carrying the best chromosomes from both parents. Mules ar truly a Wonder of Nature!

In 1985, the US Congress voted October 26th to be designated National Mule Day to honor the mules’ contributions to America. Mules have been part of US History for 210 years. King Charles III of Spain gave George Washington a jack named Royal Gift. Washington sent his jack on a 1000 mile journey across the south to breed mares and introduce sturdy and durable mules to the US farmers. Since that time mules have played an important part in US History.

Furnishing farmers power in front of the plow, military transportation in war, and packing goods for the public. In the 1800’s, a twenty mule team hauled huge freight wagons loaded with 36 tons of Borax a total of 165 miles across California’s Death Valley Desert.

In early Pasadena history, mules helped escavate the Rose Bowl and bladed Colorado Blvd. In World War I, 160,000 mules served American forces. In World War II, thousands transported US artillery in Italy.

Mules helped to build our country and have done their share of hard work. Now it’s time for their owners to enjoy them as recreational animals!

The first year for the donkey and mule group to be invited to ride in the Rose Parade was in 1986. This is our 16th year to ride in this parade. In addition, we have ridden in a Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. We represent a cross section of the finest donkeys and mules throughout the United States.

We ride in a variety of parade costumes such as : Fancy Western Woman and Man, Working Western, Hunt Seat Attire, Dressage, Hand Embroidered Silver Mounted Parade Costumes, and Formal English Hack.

Fancy western saddles with sterling silver appointments
Hand made – hand tooled – basket stamped Working Western Saddle and tack
Bohlin Silver Buckaroo Saddle with matching tapaderos, silver spots and stars throughout.
English Hunt Seat Saddle Dressage Saddle
Performance Trophy Saddle – World Champion Donkey
English Jumping Saddle
1954 Fred Mueller Silver Saddle with matching bridle, breast collar and tapaderos

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 16

The All American Donkey and Mule Riders have had numerous articles published about the group and its individual members throughout their home states as well as the nation. They continue to participate in Pasadena’s Rose Parade’s Equestfest which showcases equestrian groups.

Our group is composed of many parade and show champion animals and riders.

We were the first mule and donkey group in history to be invited to ride in a Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. Our members ride in many of their local parades.

This group is representing two outstanding donkey and mule registries: The American Donkey and Mule Society and The American Mule Association.

Mules have come a long way. Last year the United States Equestrian Federation accepted mules as viable competitors with horses in dressage, competitive trail riding, endurance riding, and driving. Jerrie Thomas and her mule, Princess Maxine, are in our group to represent this great step forward for mules in America.

Historically mules and donkeys have been the backbone of American agriculture and mining. Today, they have been developed into spectacular versatile competitors in all equine events. To know them is to love them!

A mule is the result of breeding a male jack donkey to female horse; hence, it is a hybrid and the cross carries the best chromosomes from both breeds.`

The All American Donkey and Mule Riders consider the opportunity to participate in the 2006 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade an honor and a privilege. Thank you for giving us the “magic” to be part of the Rose Parade family.

Our youngest at heart rider, Bert Bonnett, has ridden in this parade for 7 years. He is a crowd favorite at 95 years young. In his youth, he drove a 3 up mule team to help excavate Union Station in Los Angeles.

Jerrie Ann Thomas rode in the Rose Parade as a teenager. Her hobbies are putting together all mule drill teams, riding dressage, and raising mules. This summer Jerrie, Bob and her mule, Maxine, took a 27 state tour from California to West Virginia taking in shows, playdays and trail riders along the way. Jerrie and Maxine have showed what mules can do in many areas.

Sue Lowry has ridden mules for the last 15 years in the Rose Parade as a Silver Mounted Rider.

Janet Luke, Group Marshal, has been riding in the Rose Parade since 1987. She also organized a donkey and mule group that rode in a Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. Janet has been an active parade rider and competitor since 1976.

Anna Arnold began riding in parades in the 1950’s. She has designed and made two Rose Parade outfits. Currently she writes Granny’s Adventures for Mules and More, a magazine based in Bland, MO.

Cheryl Greslie was a mule race jockey for 25 years. She continues to raise and train mules as well as run a pony and petting zoo for underprivileged children. She also works as a surgical veterinary technician.

Dan Sehnert is the Animal Facilities Co-ordinator for U.C. Davis. He raises and trains race and endurance mules.

Carol West is leading our group on her donkey, Jacque Benny. She is the floral designer for the Bellagio Conservatory in Las Vegas. She has designed a red-rose serape for her jack to wear in the Rose Parade. She and her husband, Glenn, have a complete breeding laboratory for their jack.

The Rev. Dr. Larry Condit of Sacramento started his career as a missionary in Japan during the 1972 Winter Olympics. Upon his return home, he started his own church which is now 34 years old. Larry loves people and uses his doctorate in psychology to counsel those in need. He is living his dream to be in the Rose Parade on his mule, Rockey.

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Rotary is known for it's humanitarian services and it's program of Polio Plus. Which is geared to stop Polio throughout the world. This theme helps promote this area of service.

"The Magic of Caring" fits right in with the Parade theme of "It's Magical" by showing how magical it is to help others around you.

Caring is exactly what Rotary is all about. Helping in not only the local communities but worldwide.

This is a garden setting with Mom and Pop Bear playing doctor and nurse and taking care of their baby bear. Oversized flowers and toy tops surround the bears in the garden. A large arbor completes the garden setting.

The majority of the flowers will be used to create a beautiful park setting. Floral arrangements and rose clusters will be used to enhance the arbor at the back of the float. Oversized sculpted roses and daffodils are placed around the deck of the float.

Approx. 15,000 roses, thousands of carnations, iris, mums, and gergera daisies will create the beautiful garden on the float.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 26

Oldest service organization in the US. Establlished in 1905. Made up of business professionals with the goal of Service above Self.

The Rotary is decorated by thousands of Interact High Schoolers, Rotoact College students, and Rotarian Families. They come in from 100's and 1000's of miles away from LA. Included are San Jose, Santa Clara, New York, Phillippines and Russia.

They have been picked by the Rotary Committee.

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Horn-line Drum-line Dancers Color Guard Front Ensemble Drum Majors

2005 Participated in the 55th Presidential Inaugural Parade. Jazz band performed for State Superintendent of Schools and United States Secretary of Education. 2004 Grand Champion-National Peanut Festival Marching Competition Grand Champion-Worth County Invitation Marching Competition 2003 Performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2001 Performed in National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, DC 2000 Performed in the Jingle Elf's Marshall Field's Christmas Parade in Chicago, IL 1999 Performed for Disney Christmas Special (Aired Worldwide on Christmas Night on ABC

2004 Grand Champion-National Peanut Festival Marching Competition Grand Champion-Worth County Invitation Marching Competition 2003 First Runner Up Isles of Eight Marching Band Competition 2002 Grand Champion-National Peanut Festival Marching Competition Grand Champion-Seaside Invitational Marching Competition 2001 Best Band In Class-Phenix City Invitational Marching Competition Grand Champion-Seaside Invitational Marching Band Festival 2000 Grand Champion-Largo Golden Invitational Marching Competition Grand Champion-National Peanut Festival Marching Competition

The marching band at Lowndes High School averages 360 to 375 students. The name "Georgia Bridgemen" was derived from a drum and bugle corp called the Bridgemen from Bayonne, NJ. We patterned the band after the Bridgemens dynamic and entertaining style and started to wear the same uniform as the Bridgemen. We named ourselves the Georgia Bridgemen in 1978. Over the years the uniform has changed, but not our entertaining style.

This is our first Rose Parade appearance.

Band usually travel every place in 14 school buses driven by band boosters. We have traveled to New York, Washington, Chicago and many other destinations in this manner. This will be our first trip traveling by air. We look forward to the experience. Upon completion of this parade, our Junior and Senior band members will have had the opportunity to march in the three biggest parades in the country in three consecutive years. The Macy's Thanksgivng Day Parade, The Presidential Inaugural Parade and the prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade.

Lowndes County School System Lowndes High School Superintendent-Dr. E. Steve Smith Principal-Mr. Wes W. Taylor www.georgiabridgemen.com

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The citizens of Torrance celebrate their 52nd Rose Parade float “Love Is Magical” by saluting the love of their community, great schools, public libraries and their cultural and arts programs in this reenactment of the most famous love scene written by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, the most famous play written by William Shakespeare, are poetic words filled with enduring love and ultimate reconciliation emphasizes how “Love is Magical” for people of all ages. It showcases how reading, a fundamental tool for learning, is the key to wisdom, adventure, discovery and love of the arts.

The citizens of Torrance are proud of their cultural and arts programs, phenomenal libraries and great schools. Emphasis of this float is tied into the City of Torrance’s commitment in excellence and encouragement of its citizens, regardless of age, to read and improve upon their reading skills, and their participation in the cultural programs within the City of Torrance. The love for reading and the arts is truly magical and brightens the world around us.

The magic of love and romance, Shakespearean style, is depicted in this dramatic floral salute to Romeo and Juliet. Set amid magnificent Renaissance gardens of Verona, the sculptured Juliet pines for her beloved Romeo from high above the courtyard from her ornate balcony. Cascading trees of dendrobium orchids flank the courtyard gardens that are framed by lavish marble urns overflowing in floral masterpieces. Romeo and Juliet symbolically offer their love to each other with the presentation of a single rose – the universal flower of love. Entwined vines of rose bouquets encircle the balcony and are symbolic of their encompassing love. Float riders in elegant fifteenth century Renaissance period costuming adds to the romantic flavor of the floral design.

The magical love story of Romeo and Juliet is florally recreated by the City of Torrance to encourage the arts and emphasis the importance for everyone to read and improve upon their reading skills in the year 2006.

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see "Flowering Details"

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 52

In celebrating their 52nd year in the Rose Parade, the City of Torrance has continue their tradition of community service by completely decorating their float with volunteers, mostly from Torrance and surrounding areas. The city is proud to have decorators between the ages of 13 to 80+ working side by side in a marvelous show of community camaraderie. Its all-volunteer Board of Directors works year-round to keep Torrance represented in the Rose Parade. The eighteen Board members have a combined total of over 225 years of commitment and dedication to the City of Torrance floats.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1596. It is consider to be one of his greatest writings.

Eight riders from the Torrance area, dressed in opulent fifteenth century Renaissance costumes, ride on the float. Information to follow.

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CP Esquire, Bay Gleding, Arabian.
CP Princes, Bay Mare, Arabian.
Nebular, Bay Gelding, Arabian.
Thunder Enchantress, Chestnut Gelding, Arabian.
Shame on U, Bay Mare, Arabian.
Palantir Messiah, Bay Stallion, Arabian.
CP Starla, Grey Mare, Arabian.
CP Isis, Bay Mare, Arabian.
CP Spring Reprise, Chestnut Mare, Arabian.
Sanoma Saphire, Chestnut Mare, Arabian.

Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Arabians are shown on the Arabian Horse Circut. They are trained by two staff members and many students of Cal Poly Pomona. Many of these horse have been in the Tournament of Roses in 2000 and 2003.

Arabian Horses are one of the oldest breeds. They are known for their intelligence and endurance. They have a dish type face, large eyes and smaller ears.

Bill Hughes if the Director of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center and the other 9 members are students of Cal Poly Pomona riding from the Intercolligate Horse Show Team, the Arabian Mounted Drill Team, and the Arabian Show Team.

Costumes worn are a traditional Navy hunt coat, beige colored breeches, tall black leather field boots and a black velvet hunt cap. Western show shirt, western show chaps, and a western feld hat. Arabian native costume with cap, matching pants and head dress.

A hunt show saddle with a traditional show bridle. Sterling silver western show saddle with matching double eared silver show bridle. A traditional hunt show saddle decorated headstall and reins.

June 2005 Region One Arabian Horse Show in Del Mar, CA.
September 2005 Arabian Horse Show of Southern California.

Many Champion and reserve champion awards at various Arabian Horse Shows.

July 2004 exhibition at the Arabian Horse Celebratin in Denver, CO.
September 2005 exhibition at the Los Angeles County Fair.

The first Kellogg Arabian owned by W.K. Kellogg mached in the Tournament of Roses as far back as 1928.

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Bill Hughes is the Director of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona. He is the immediate past President of the Arabian Horse Association and the Vice President of the United State Equestrian Federation.
Claudia Castro marched in 2001 with the Tournament of Roses Honor Band.

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Kodak was a pioneer in still photography and the movie industry. The company has the Kodak Theater in Hollywood – which is the site of the annual Academy Awards ceremony, where outstanding achievements in the movies are honored with coveted Oscars.

Transporting audiences from their daily lives to the imagined worlds of the future, the old west, or a myriad of other scenarios is one of the few “magical” experiences people can enjoy on a regular basis.

The Kodak Co. presents a blockbuster entry, honoring the magic of how movies are made – a subject which has fascinated audiences around the world for decades. From the futuristic ‘ET” to westerns, romance, mystery and comedy films, Kodak’s”Magic of the Movies” honors them all. In addition to live riders and representations displayed on a giant, ever-changing florographic “tri-vision” screen, eye-catching movie scenes are included on the 100+foot film strip which winds around the float. All this action and movie magic is captured by three camera operators.

Kodak is a long-time sponsor of the Tournament of Roses’ Post Parade presentation of floats and the annual “Queens Breakfast” which honors the fabulous women who have worn the sparkling crown as Queen of the Tournament of Roses throughout the generations.

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2001 - New York Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade December 2002 - Fiesta Bowl National Championship of Bands & Parade November 2003 - Nation's Veterans Day Parade, New York City

Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Contest, Superior Ratings (15 consecutive years) Second Place in Fiesta Bowl Parade 2002 Numerous Grand Championships at OMEA sponsored marching band competitions.

The Pickerington Marching Band has been one of the most active and successful bands in the midwest since 1986. The band has performed in 10 nationally televised parades in the last 13 years including two Rose Parade appearances, and three appearances in the Macy's Parade. With the rapid growth of the Pickerington School District, a second high school campus was opened in the fall of 2003. This year's Rose Parade band is composed of students from both campuses, grades nine through twelve. This united appearance continues the tradition of excellence and is a great source of pride for the community.

1993 and 1997

This year's Rose Parade appearance is supported by a Corvette Raffle. For the 1997 parade, the band raffled off a house. The band has performed for 3 Presidents and 16 NFL halftime shows. They have also performed with The Ohio Statue University Marching Band pre-game festivities. The band hosts a variety of Big 10 Marching Bands, including Wisconsin, Michigan State, and Michigan. Famous alumni include Hollywood actress Lindsey Hollister, Jazz Trombonist Sarah Morrow, and former Miss Ohio 1994 and Miss America Finalist, Lea Mack.

For questions or comments, please contact Mike Sewell at 614-833-3042.

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The City of Duarte and City of Hope National Medical Center have joined together to celebrate their 33rd float entry by showcasing the importance of a healthy diet by bring to life a fun-filled picnic scene in this colorful and whimsical garden setting. Teaching children the importance of nutrition and eating balanced meals is as important key to good health. Teaching children, and adults alike, to “feed” their imaginations adds fun and adventure to life and helps to bring magic to the world -– even to your own backyard. Found hidden deep in this fanciful garden; beyond the colorful toadstools, below the fragrant flowers, and between the blades of grass, a family of whimsical bugs relish in a quality family moment at this fun filled picnic. Mom, Dad, sister and little brother sit around the picnic table enjoying a refreshing and healthy meal of fresh fruits and vegetables and a bit of magical time together in the comfort of their own backyard. Float riders, actual pediatric cancer patients and caregivers from City of Hope, enjoy their own picnic clustered around a colorful blanket and fanciful picnic basket filled with healthy snacks.

Magical moments include family fun, healthy diets and being surrounded by beautiful flowers reminding adults and children alike to take a break and enjoy all of the beauty around us, to inspire our imaginations and to celebrate life.

There is no beauty like that of the garden, where creativity and imaginations are brought to together celebrating life, health, growth and nature. This whimsical garden scene is brightly colored in a kaleidoscope of flowers including hot pink, orange, coral, and yellow roses, yellow and orange gerbera, green bells of Ireland, blue delphinium, lavender liatris, white monte casino and pink tulips. Bugs are artistically created in peach lentil seed, green parsley flakes with accents of yellow and green button mums with detail areas of white and yellow strawflower petals and individual black beans. Tree trunks are created in malaluca bark with canopies of colorful sculptured flowers created with yellow strawflower petals and centers made from bouquets of brilliant red Charlotte roses. Picnic basket is woven with braids of raffia and filled with fresh produce and roses.

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See "Flowering Details"

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 33

This is the 33rd consecutive float in the Rose Parade sponsored by the City of Duarte / City of Hope. Staff and patients from City of Hope, which is one of the world’s leading cancer centers, residents and volunteers from numerous community organizations in Duarte decorated the float. Duarte is "home" to Fiesta Parade Floats year-round float facility. The City of Duarte, City of Hope, Fiesta Parade Floats and the Tournament of Roses work very closely in joint cooperation enabling Fiesta Parade Floats to decorate many of their floats in a temporary tented site located at City of Hope. This facility is open to the public to view floats as they are being decorated from December 28 to January 1.

Staff and patients from City of Hope, which is one of the world’s leading cancer centers, along with hundreds of residents and volunteers from numerous community organizations in Duarte decorated the float.

The City of Duarte is host to the world-renowned City of Hope National Medical Center, a leading cancer research center dedicated to improving the physical and mental well being of its residents, where everyday, families celebrate life.

Pediatric cancer patients and care giver from City of Hope ride atop this float.

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Classy, black/white , Gypsy Cob
Eddie, black/white , Gypsy Cob
Rom Baro, black/white, Gypsy Cob
Baby Doll, black/white, Gypsy Cob

Most of these horse have been shown professionally, and have done many parades. Some of these horses are also used for driving/pulling wagons and/or carriages, jumping and dressage. They are beautiful with spectacular presence bacause of their abundant feather, manes, and tails, and their ability to do any discipline. Their general disposition is very docile and friendly.

For nearly 100 years, the Gypsies have bred and used colorful cob horses to pull their ornately decorated carts and living wagons thru the country lanes of England and Ireland. The horses they used were heavy boned and feathered horses, which are strong, sensible, docile, and incredibly hardworking.

The beautiful colors of these horses were not only pleasing to the eye, but also made them instantly recognizable, which helped to prevent them from being stolen or swapped discretely for inferior horses. The heavy feather on their legs, along with long flowing manes and tails added to the overall flash and flare long associated with the misunderstood, and usually discriminated against, gypsy people.

Here in the US, gypsy horses have come to be known by several different names including, Irish Tinker, Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Cob, Irish Cob, and Romany Horse. The most sought after gypsy horses are bred by generations of gypsy families which have prized and guarded bloodlines that produce the highest quality horses imaginable. The gypsy horse is extremely rare in North America, numbering only around 400-500. The gypsy horse is a hearty draft horse which usually stand between 13 to 15.2 hands. Their exceptional stamina allows them to go all day at a steady trot while pulling a loaded living caravan with the whole gypsy family. Here in the US many are beginning to use them for jumping, dressage, pleasure and driving. Gypsy horses are a perfect breed for all disciplines.

Several Gypsy Cob owners and breeders came together for Pomona Equine Affaire in Pomona CA, 2004 and 2005. They then decided to create the Gypsy Cob Parade Group since all horses and riders were experienced.

Authentic Gypsy and Mid-Evil period clothing

English/Dressage

Authentic Gypsy wagon, imported from England, will be used in Equestfest.

Demonstration and Breed Pavillion in Equine Affaire, California, Ohio, Massachusettes, Kentucky 2003, 2004 and 2005
Kentucky Horse Park, 2002-2005
Western States Horse Expo, Sacramento, 2004, 2005
National Western Stock Show, Denver, 2005
World of Horses, Del Mar, CA 2004, 2005
Various County Fairs such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Antelope Valley

National Western Stock Show Parade, Monument Parade, Black Forest Parade, various local parades.

We are very proud to be accepted and participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade and Equestfest.

All our riders are experienced equestrians, coming from backgrounds such as hunter/jumper, dressage, some show professionally while others prefer pleasure riding. Jeff Barko and Steve Jones are professional jousters and have been in many renaissance faires. Jeff and Christine, import Gypsy Cobs from England/Ireleand and deliver them accross the US. They also drive their authentic Gypsy wagon to the famous Appleby Faire in England every year. We also breed and sell Gypsy Cobs here in the US.

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Each January, students serving on the Rose Float committees at Cal Poly Pomona and San Luis Obispo organize a float theme contest in keeping with the overall theme of the parade. Entries are submitted by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. The Rose Float student committees then jointly meet to select the top five or six float themes from over 100 concepts. This year's final float concept features fairies playing in a giant treehouse castle while being observed by the local friendly dragon. This float was chosen for its fairytale appeal to the young at heart of all ages.

There is nothing more magical than the realm of the imagination and this sense of "magical daydreaming" is what Cal Poly has chosen to highlight its float design. By incorporating a variety of fairies into an almost surreal world of giant flowers, friendly insects, a jolly dragon, and a treehouse castle built high above the ground, the wonderment and fantasy of the imagination is captured. Magic exists not only in the physical elements of the float, from the never-ending stream of water pouring out of one of the fairy's vessels to the flowers opening to reveal fairies within. The dragon, fairies, and insects all co-exist in harmony, showing the true magic of their mythical world.

Magic comes from the imagination -a facet of the mind each Cal Poly student is encouraged to exercise both in and out of class. By portraying the endless possibilities of the magic that each of us possesses, Cal Poly's float exhibits the true magic - not just that of fairytales, but of the mind - that each of us are free to experience every day.The magical friendships between fairies, creatures, and the dragon are also symbolic of the relationships that are forged in the float-building process, as students representing two state universities separated by over two hundred miles, coming together year after year to join forces in the creation of magnificent collaborative entries that is as magical as it is real to those who give it life.

The 58th consecutive entry for the Cal Poly student Rose Float depicts a troupe of fairies who have joined together around their treetop castle to bask in their whimsical wonderland. Teasing the friendly dragon who oversees their dream world, the fairies interact with their surroundings, emerging from giant flowers, riding on snails, pouring water from a never-ending vessel, and having an all-around magical time in their world. Atop a great tree sits their home base, a fairy castle complete with towers and turrets, which is occupied by some of its inhabitants peeking out to see the magic that surrounds them.

The concept of the 2006 Cal Poly Universities float features a wonderland of fairies teasing a friendly dragon while enjoying the fantastical world of tree-castles, giant flowers, and friendly creatures.

The dragon will be covered by a variety of red carnations accented with other fresh flowers and dry materials. Various spices will be mixed to make a skin colored tone for the fairies. Mallaluka bark will cover the tree. Roses will be used to accent the float base surrounding the tree and dragon. Roses of varying colors will also be used to accompany other fresh flowers in arrangements throughout the float.

Roses: 15,000+ Mums: ~550 bunches Carnations: ~300 bunches Other floral decorations to include: Lilies, Liatris, Gerber daisies, Gladiolas, Iris, Solidago, Asters, Freesia, Baby’s breath, Delphinium, Sunflowers, Bells of Ireland, Stock and more.

We will use hyacinth root as hair for the fairies as well as pampas grass and other grasses.

This year, the Cal Poly Pomona Equestrian Team will also be participating in the Rose Parade.

Cal Poly Universities of Pomona and San Luis Obispo are part of the 23-campus California State University system.

More than 1,000 volunteer decorators come together each year to decorate the Cal Poly float. These volunteers are comprised of Cal Poly students, faculty, staff, family, alumni, and friends from the community who generously offer their support. The two universities encourage all interested parties to join in the fun of decorating the Cal Poly float. The two Cal Poly campuses are located approximately 225 miles apart. The students coordinate a year-round effort to complete the float for each year’s parade – often incorporating a joint tele-conference between campuses. Throughout the year, both student committees work closely together on the design and construction of their respective portion of the float to ensure the final product is built to specification. During the early part of November, the San Luis Obispo half of the float is transported by truck in a five-hour journey to the Pomona campus where the two frames are joined, and the modular sections attached. The Pomona campus welcomes its counterpart students from San Luis Obispo, making arrangements for them to move into dorm rooms and friends’ homes for the weeks between school finals and the float’s move to its final decorating site in Pasadena. In the third week of December the float is transported under tow some 30+ miles from the Pomona campus over streets and byways to its assigned decorating site near the famous Pasadena Rose Bowl. Following the parade and post-parade showing, the float is carefully towed back to the Cal Poly Pomona campus under police escort where it is put on display for all returning students to view firsthand. Within days, the process begins all over again with the announce-ment of the new parade theme for the coming year.

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All horses are golden palominos and majority are quarter horses. There are a couple of Tennesse Walkers and Missouri Fox Trotters, 1 American Standard Bred and 1 Arab.
Names are: Nugget, Dillon, Bubba, Lucky, Beaux, Honey Tequila, Sweet Dreams, Misty, Peppy, Tigger, Beau, Cleo, Palomine, Topper, Buckeroo Bar, Trigger, Scooter, Cowboy.

The horses are selected mainly for their color -- like a gold coin. They must have snow white manes and tails.

Quarter horses were bred for short spurt racing -- quick starts -- and for cattle ranching. Today they are mostly favored for rodeos and maintaining cattle herds.

The LBMP was founded in 1935 by 16 residents -- businessmen, sportsmen & civic leaders -- to bring recognition to the City of Long Beach by riding under its banner in major parades and to keep alive California's golden traditions of horsemanship and the outdoor way of life.

The group started out with black horses but changed in the early 1940's to golden palominos as symbolic of California History. The first Tournament of Roses Parade they rode in was 1949 and have ridden in all but one ever since.

High points in the long history of the organization include Inaugural Parades for Presidents Eisenhower and Nixon. Goodwill tours throughout Latin America representing the City of Long Beach occurred in 1967 (on borrowed horses). In 1970 they rode in the famous Calgary Stampede in Canada and two trips to Cheyenne Wyoming Frontier Days in 1985 and 1998. Other trips include Santa Fe, N.M., San Antonia, Texas and Hawaii. The organization has maintained a membership of about 100 with approximately 1/2 of that riding members today.

Costumes are reminiscent of early cowboy movies of the 30s and 40s. Red, white and blue are the trademark and the shirts have a rose-pattern with sequins. White hats are traditional, as well as black boots, silver-studded gauntlets, gun belts and holsters. Many of the riders carry original western six-shooters passed down through their families.

The black engraved leather, silver studded saddles are also a signature for this group. Many are from the famous saddle maker, Edward H. Bohlin. These saddles are truly works of art and include tapaderos, breat collars, bridles and reins to complete the look.

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 56

Annual Parades: January - Martin Luther King Parade, Long Beach, CA.
February - Date Festival and Parade, Indio, CA.
May - Mule Days Parade, Bishop, CA.
June - Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade, Santa Maria, CA.
July - Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, Hunt. Beach, CA.
August - Fiesta Parade, Santa Barbara, CA.
September - Portguese Bend Horse Show, Rolling Hills, CA.
November - Veteran's Day Parade, Long Beach, CA.
December - Daisy Lane Christmas Parade, Long Beach, CA.
Openings: Santa Anita Race Track Event - January Long Beach North Division Dedication - June

We are often called upon to appear at Charity and Philanthropic functions for sick or disabled children. We always try to send a few members so that the children can pet the horses, sit on them for pictures, etc. When they are all "dressed up", these magnificent creatures really catch the eyes of children and give them some moments when their illness isn't uppermost in their minds.

All riders are accomplished and veteran equestrians. All own their own horses and are responsible for training, care and maintenance & trailering to events.

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“Anything’s Possible” embodies the heart of Optimists’ view of life. A positive attitude, coupled with hard work and commitment, can produce magical results.

Optimism is a magical approach to life – and members of Optimist International believe that “Anything’s Possible” with the right point of view. This is a philosophy that Optimists share with youngsters, as part of the club’s motto: “Friend of Youth.”

Optimist International believes that “Anything’s Possible,” and their 16th Rose Parade float fully presents the view of life’s endless possibilities. A majestic frog, already atop his princely throne, anxiously awaits the beautiful princess who’s kiss will magically transform him into a handsome prince. A mirror in his hand revolves, reflecting his past and future.

Members of Optimist Clubs in the local area and from throughout the U.S. as well as young people from the Optimist Youth Homes in Los Angeles volunteer to decorate their float each year.

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Black Visalian - Friesians. Names: "Freark", "Wander", "Reuben" "Arthur", "William" and "Bauhe".

Friesian horses are a relatively rare, black colored breed, which originated in Friesland, a Provence of the Netherlands. Graceful enough for riding and powerful enough for farming, the breed has been used by medieval knights, 17th century calvary and WW II soldiers.

The Valley Hunt Club was founded in 1888 as a riding group to hunt jackrabbits and other game in the Pasadena and local foothills area. The Club founded the present-day Tournament of Roses in 1890 and sponsored the Rose Parade from 1890 to 1895.

Park Drag saddles in maroon and black.

The group appears in an antique 1860 green Landau carriage. The rig, owned by Mr. Leyendekker, has been used in a number of Hollywood movies including "Coming To America" with Eddie Murphy.

Valley Hunt Club members decorated the carriage. It is drawn by four Friesian horses and escorted by 2 outriders on identical horses

Number of Years in Rose Parade: 35

Mr. Leyendekker, a world renown breeder of Friesian horses, has participated in numerous events across the U. S. and Canada including Toronto, Kansas City and the Pomona County Fair in the past year.

The Valley Hunt Club theme for its entry is "Magical Memories"

Frank Leyendekker has been in the Parade 23 years.The Leyendekkers all live in Visalia, CA

Sarah Babcock has been in the parade for 15 years. She works as a animal behaviorist in Richmond, VA

Helene Smith 6 years. La Crescenta, CA.

The Millers live in San Marino, CA.

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The City of Palmdale selected “A Magical Place to Call Home” as its theme to communicate the magical essence of the community’s growth and development over the last several years. Palmdale offers residents a safe and secure environment with an excellent educational system, abundant recreational and entertainment opportunites, and some of Southern California’s most affordable homes. Palmdale is also a great place for businesses to call home. Some of the world’s largest aerospace companies and a growing number of high-tech manufacturers have already discovered the benefits of doing business here. Whether you are looking for a home for your family or business, it is easy to see why Palmdale is a magical place to call home.

“A Magical Place to Call Home” is a twist on the City of Palmdale’s “A Place to Call Home” slogan. The addition of the word magical helps tie the slogan to the “It’s Magical” parade theme. The float itself incorporates the whimsical feel of this year’s theme by using an enchanted fairy to visually communicate the message of Palmdale being a magical place for both families and businesses.

See why theme was chosen.

With delicate fluttering wings and the sprinkling of her sparkling magic wand, this enchanted Harvest Fairy spreads joy and generosity with colorful offerings of floral delights overflowing from bountiful cornucopias. A profusion of oversized apples, pears, grapes, pumpkins and acorns flow from the largest of the three cornucopias. Two magnificent bouquets of sculptured blossoms, intertwined with fresh floral arrangements cascade from cornucopias at the rear of the float. Oversized morning glories and mushrooms frame the float. Fanciful rose gardens of yellow and gold roses, over 25,000 in all, complete this floral fantasy.

The City of Palmdale’s float was designed with a sense of fantasy and fun to capture the magical essence of this fast-growing community and to incorporate the 2006 Rose Parade theme of “It’s Magical.” The use of a magical Harvest Fairy communicates this message and commemorates the Palmdale Fall Festival’s 20th anniversary, which is home to the popular Enchanted Fairy Garden. The Palmdale Fall Festival is an annual family festival held during the second weekend of October in Palmdale. This magical two-day event offers live music, rides and games for children, educational expos and a magnificent fireworks display. The bountiful cornucopias depict the growth and prosperity that Palmdale has experienced over the last several years.

The porcelain skin tone of the Harvest Fairy was accomplished by mixing ultra fine grade walnut shell, white cornmeal and paprika. Her hair is golden flax seed. The fairy’s costume has been artistically created in sesame seed, white dendrobium orchids and skeleton leaves with accents of glistening lunaria. The delicate wings have been petaled in purple dendrobium orchid petals, hot pink sinuata statice, yellow marigold, and gold strawflower outlined with crisp white sweet rice. The cornucopias are crafted from whole strawflower and ironed cornhusk and accents of golden flax, clover, millet and sesame seeds. A variety of seeds and spices, including dehydrated red peppers and orange carrots, green mung beans, green and yellow split peas and orange lentil, have been used to recreate the fruits and vegetables overflowing from the cornucopia. Magnificent floral arrangements of white Casablanca lilies, sprays of phalaenopsis and dendrobium orchids are intermixed with liatris, sefora and coral roses. Gardens of over 25,000 yellow Gold Strike roses and gerbera complete this exquisite floral fantasy.

Gardens of over 25,000 gyellow Gold Strike roses and gerbera complete this exquisite floral fantasy. 1200 liatris used in back cornucorpia arrangements.

The City of Palmdale’s road to success is truly remarkable. Incorporated in 1962, Palmdale has grown from a small rural town to a thriving community where many are realizing the American dream. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, Palmdale offers endless opportunites for both residents and businesses. While just 60 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Palmdale stands out with its own distinct character, climate and customs. From its snow-capped vistas in the winter, endless carpets of golden poppies in the spring and the unique silhouettes of famed Joshua trees sprinkling the landscape, Palmdale truly is a magical place where familes and businesses can picture themselves right at home.

The City of Palmdale is proud to have the support of over 500 individuals who volunteered to decorate their inaugural Rose Parade float in a magical show of community camaraderie. Dedicated decorators loaded buses in Palmdale and took the 3-hour round trip ride to Duarte each day to work on their float.

The City of Palmdale is a community in which many are realizing the American dream. City leaders put public safety, health care, economic vitality, transportation, education and recreation as top priorities. Economic development programs encourage businesses to expand and locate in Palmdale. Some of America’s largest aerospace companies call Palmdale home and a new generation of leading edge companies has located in Palmdale making Palmdale a vital part of Southern California’s thriving economy. Culture, education and entertainment opportunites have enhanced the City and over $40 million has been invested in parks and recreation facilites that have opened in the last year alone. Downtown revitalization, new transportation alternatives, community-based policing efforts and expanded amenities to serve its growing population are all key factors to the City of Palmdale’s continued strength. We invite you to join our community and enjoy all that Palmdale has to offer. Come and see why Palmdale truly is a magical place to call home.

Joining the Harvest Fairy on the City of Palmdale’s float are several wish everyone a Happy and Magical New Year!

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The band has performed in 26 countries and in nearly every province in Canada. They have toured Scotland 5 times, in their last trip the band performed for Her Majesty and other members of the Royal Family at Balmoral Castle.

The Canadian Massed Pipes and Drums was formed in 1994 by Senior Pipe Major Ross Baxter

1978, 1981, 1989, 1994

Most of the pieces are original bagpipe music

The band is very family oriented and ranges in age from 12-80 years old

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The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association holds an annual open design contest. Them members voted for Pachyderm Parade as most appropriate for parade viewers who will all enjoy the magical enchantment of a circus.

What could be more magical than the circus coming to town?!

Magic of flying elephant--every parade viewer has memories of a circus, real or imagined, and the magic enchantment of a circus.

Papa eyes the crashed peanut cart, goes after the peanuts, Mama is trying to stop him and Baby enjoys the flight hanging on to Mama's tail.

What is more magical than the circus coming to town? How about a flying elephant?!

The Bird's plumage is created in body feathers of Osiana roses, and wing feathers of overlaid purple arc anthuriums, red anthuriums and red amaranthus. Blue Delphinium belladonna buds form the whimsical crest feathers. The crashed peanut cart is red carnations and yellow cornmeal. Garbanzo beans create the bumpy texture of the peanut shells. Stripes on the peanut boxes are formed by safflower and white carnation petals. Papa Elephant's withered skin is crushed black/silver lichen. His headpiece and blanket are Orange Unique roses with a lavish design of Red France roses, Leonidas roses and green Kermit button mums. The trim of the design is accented in Alsmere Gold roses. Mama Elephant's rough skin is crushed Ming Moss. Her headpiece and blanket are Valerie Roses outlined with Osiana and Hot Princess roses. The floral print of the blanket is clustered white Anthuriums embellished with purple Cattleya orchids. Baby Elephant's skin color and texture are created with crushed Ming Moss and crushed mauve Strawflower. Bridge stonework is formed in combinations of onion seed, crushed bulgur, lettuce seed, green lentil, red beans, white beans, Ming moss, strawflower. The grout is red clover seed. Blue and white Irises with blue Delphinium Belladonna form the flowing stream. The Water splash is of white Cattleya and white Dendrobium orchids.

Roses: Valerie (light pink) 840 stems Osiana (cream/peach) 480 stems Hot Princess (hot pink) 480 stems Orange Unique (orange) 960 stems Red France (red) 600 stems Leonidas 480 stems Irises: 4,800 blue and white irises Cattleya Orchids: White 150 Purple 75 Anthuriums: Tulip Purple 460 White 150 Carnations: Red 1,600

A lavis design of Orange Unique, Red France , Leonidas and Alsmere Gold Roses with Kermit button membs creates Papa's headpiece and blanket. Mama's Valerie, Osiana and Hot Princess Rose blanket is embellished with white Anthuriums and purple Cattleya orchids. Bird's plumage is formed of Osiana roses with wing feathers of overlaid Purple Arc Anthuriums, red Anthuriums and red Amaranthus. The whimsical crest feathers arc blue Delphinium Belladonna buds.

The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association enters a "floatlet" in Burbank On Parade, a community spirit parade held in the spring. Association members design, build and decorate a mini-float to fit the parade theme. We have won several awards, including the President's for best depiction of parade theme.

One of six "self-built" floats in the parade, the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association is a year-round organization, composed entirely of volunteers, that design, build and decorate the City of Burbank entry into the annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. The float is built and decorated in Burbank's Water and Power Department yard.

A group of dedicated in-house volunteer carvers contribute their time and talent sculpting foam to create the cartoon type character heads. Opportunities to build and decorate extend to residents and visitors of Burbank and surrounding communities. Among participants are scout groups, community service groups and high school clubs.

Check out our website at www.BurbankRoseFloat.com for information on design contest, other float entries, volunteering and more!

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Grand Farazdac - Grey Arabian
Kan be a star -Bay Arabian
Baron - Grey Arabian
Thor - Grey Arabian
Frederick - Chestnut Arabian
Prince of Dreams - Grey Arabian
Lancer - Bay Arabian
Melnino - Grey Arabian
Fantasy - Grey Arabian
EBey - Bay Arabian
Affi - Grey Andulusian
Jake - Grey Arabian
Juliet - Bay Morgan
Duke- Bay Running Quarter

The great majority of the horses have all completed hundreds of endurance miles and also perform in many festivals for the public. Many of the horses also are used as lesson horses as well.

The Arabian horse goes back thousands of years as a purebred breed and the foundation horse of many breeds today. The Arabian has been called the War Horse due to it's great stamina, intellegence and endurance. The Arabian served extensively in the cavalry in the time of the Ancient Empires of Babalonia, Greece, Eqypt, Rome and the middle ages, up through the age of Napoleon and the Boer War and WW1.

The War Horse & Militaria Heritage Foundation (WHAM) is a National Heritage Foundation 501-3c, established in 1999, to promote the role of horse in war, presenting "Equine Spirit from the Past".

Through musical rides, parades, festivals and TV & Movies, WHAM presents many famous cavalry regiments often in original uniforms from around the world.

WHAM is presenting the 1815 Royal Scots Greys (red tunics UNIFORMS and Bearskin caps) as they were in their famous charge at Waterloo, against Napoleon and the 1879 British 17th Lancers (Blue Tunic UNIFORMS)
The Bearskin hats were accurately made by the WHAM with wicker frames on the interior.

The majority of the saddles are orginal European Cavalry saddles, many of them are over 100 years old. The Greys have red valises to carry personal effects and horse grooming equipment.

WHAM recently performed at the Donauschwaben National Festival presenting Hussars and Uhlans from the bygone eras.
WHAM was also recently featured in the Arabian Horse Magazine.
WHAM also performs at Scottish Festivals and many parades.

Tournament of Roses 2005
San Fernando Holiday Parade 1st Place
2004 Recognition from the City of Los Angeles
2004 Recognition from the County of Los Angeles
Burbank Parade 1st Place Equestrian
2003 Recognition from the State of California
WSEDTA Drill Competition 2003 1st Place Mixed Team
Sunland Tujunga Parade 2002 Grand Marshall Selection
Participant of Old Ft Mac Days 1999-2005

Queen Mary Scottish Festival 2005
Donauschwaben National Festival 2005
Sanata Barbara Parade 2004,2005
San Fernando Veterans Parade 2004
San Fernando Holiday Parade 2004
Napoleonic Spanish Campaign FOunder

WHAM has riders of all ages, gender and ability. They have junior riders under 18 years of age and vast experienced riders in Dressage, Steeple Chase, Endurance and Jumping. The riders are also train in the tradition of European Cavalry with saber and lance.

Many of the riders and horses routinely ride 50 mile endurance races. WHAM also promotes the role and history of the horse with the Napoleonic Spanish Campaign, held in Anza California as well as demonstrations in festivals and schools with musical rides and lectures.

WHAM's web site is www.warhorsefoundation.com

The majority of the Riders regularly complete 50 and 100 mile endurance rides in mountainous terrain -8,000 foot climbs.

Eighty percent of the riders are women, having a high equestrian proficency and they also happen to fit in many of the original uniforms that the War Horse presents. The riders also regularly practice and train the horses in the traditions of European Cavalry in precision riding and manuevers.

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Voted on by association membership

Magical Snowglobe Theme

Chosen by membership

Snowglobe with Polar Bears in a Winter scene

The snowglobe with polar bears inside broke and the polar bears have magically come to life and are escaping the snowglobe.

White roses, orchids and iris producing a snow effect.

Roses-3000, orchids-3500, iris-1500 to 1800

All volunteer organization that raises funds to build and decorate float.

Self-built with all volunteer participation

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1988 Visited Thailand on our Brass Band performance tour 1999 Won the World Marching Band Championships in Sydney, Australia

1993 Won Gold prize in All Japan Marching Band Contest 1994 Won two Gold prize in both All Japan Brass Band and All Japan Marching Band Contests 1995 Won three Gold prize in All Japan Ensemble, Brass Band, and Marching Band Contests 1996 Won Gold prize by the Education Ministry in All Japan Marching Contest 1997 Won Gold prize in All Japan Marching Band Contest 1998 Won Gold prize in All Japan Marching Band Contest 2003 Won Gold prize in All Japan Marching Band Contest 2004 Won Gold prize in All Japan Marching Band Contest

Founder of Seika Girls High School Mrs. Matsu Yoshida (1884-1976) established the first sewing academy in Fukuoka in 1909. She devoted her whole life to the education for girls at a time when education was not considered to be important for girls. She was highly respected as a female educator and was decorated with the Medal of Merit for her distinguished achievement. Seika Girls High School is one of the oldest private high schools in Fukuoka. The founding spirit of Seika Girls High School was based on the teachings of Buddha. The founder's philosophy was to nurture girls to become broad-minded citizens of the world as well as establishing Japanese cultural identity. Both teachers and students have made utmost efforts to keep up school tradition under the motto of "Diligence, Affection and Consideration to other people." In 2009 Seika Girls High School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary! In 1978 Mr. Fujishige founded a school band club. The Motto of our Band is to give listeners the pleasure of music and the importance of friendship under the slogan of "Enjoy playing cheerfully and delightfully." The most important goal of us is to give a good impression to our audience.

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The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are true believers in the magic of love – in all its aspects.

As everyone who has ever experienced “A Romantic Moment” can attest – it’s MAGICAL ! ! !

A winter forest scene and a one-horse open sleigh provide the setting for “A Romantic Moment,” offering a young couple a magical moment in time. A spotted draft horse propels this loving duo – surely an Odd Fellow and a Rebekah – along their snowy path, and the parade route. Real fir trees highlight the group’s 53rd entry, which is surrounded by glistening snow flakes and several hearty roses, peeking though Jack Frost’s newly fallen magical coating.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was born circa 1841 in Great Britain, dedicated to “visiting the sick, relieving the distressed, burying the dead, educating the orphaned and improving the character of man.”

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Miniature Horses 14 - all colors - All under 34" High Duke of Earle - Jim Beam - Perchanga - Vonnie - Jimmy Mac Dallas - HotRod - Patches -Troubles - Apache - Dreamer - TidBit - Jack - Issac

These minature horses are Show Horses & Champions
National Champions
Know for their Versatility & Agility -
Our Duke of Earle was the Lead Horse Grand National Driving Champion Grand Champion 10K (7.5 Miles)
Some of the Mini's were given to us or rescued, as they needed good homes and lots of TLC.

The Miniature Horse is a unique breed. They are very strong and intelligent. They worked in the gold mines in South America. They were brought to the USA in the 19th century and worked in the Appalachian coal mines as late as 1950.

We started driving our Miniature Horses in Diamond Valley by Hemet. Soon the neighbors joined in and we started a group. We do a lot of benefits with the Miniature Horses. We have animal assisted therapy, church benefits, demonstrations, hospitals, assisted living, and special ed children. The smiles are great!

Dresses, hats, and Men's attire are made from vintage design patterns. Western, pioneer, and back eastern ladies.

The tack consists of Lavish Amish Mini-Draft style leather collars and brass fittings. Fine harness's fitted with brass.

Art Ricketts and Jim Rapp built the Miniature Stagecoach from the original 1800's Wells Fargo coach plans, with authentic colors and gold leaf detail. Covered wagon. Antique Open Surry carriage. Antique Oak Meadowbrook cart with Brass fittings. Elegant Cranberry Lacquered Carriage fitted with brass.

Miniature Horses compete with big horses and different breeds and are truly a competition. They win Championships, but Smiles from children as well as the adults are the best Awards!

These miniature horse drawn wagons and carriages represent the charm, beauty and versatility of the Mighty Miniature Horse! Our dream has come true to bring these beautiful horses to the Rose Parade an bring Love, Happiness and Peace to ALL!

We have been doing parades and exhibitions together for five years and love every minute of it.

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Theme was chosen from a design contest that is held yearly. Our Design Committee met several times to look over designs. We looked for theme relevance, ability to build and decorate, easily recognizable and being politically neutral. Once all the designs were gone through, multiple votes were taken and 5 designs were taken to our full organization for a vote and final approval by the executive board.

Our theme relates to the Parade theme because it portrays what can happen when funny things happen to a witch and her kitchen. Magic can mean many things, we took the literal sense of the theme. Magic is something that everyone wants to believe exists. Children grow up learning magic tricks, we celebrate the roots of magic Halloween, and we hope that the crowd will see what we have done.

As a self-built, our floats are built with the use of magic because we bend time in order to get our floats done. There really is no significance to our group, we felt it would be fun for the crowd.

Raccoons have broken into a witch’s kitchen and are now playing. They have gotten into everything and are creating problems. All this is going on while the witch is sleeping in her rocking chair. A raccoon will learn to fly on a broom stick, another has picked up a wand and turned a small rabbit into a 10 foot rabbit.

The concept is meant to give people a sense of what can happen when someone get's into something they know nothing about. It's meant to make people laugh through the antics of the raccoons. It is our hope that people will find joy in seeing the raccoons experience a new world.

Bunny will be decorated in raw cotton. Raccoons will be Palm Fiber, Uva Grass, Old Man's Beard, and Pampas Grass. The Caldron will be Spanish Moss, Brussel Sprouts, Limes, Kirmit Green Mums and Amaranthus Seed. The base or gardens will be mixed with mums, roses, carnations, iris, orchids, elephant leaves and hydraingea.

Don't have a good estimate of numbers at this time. We are still working on square footage. Please talk to me later on this.

The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is the oldest self-built float in the parade. We are also the second oldest floral entry in the parades history. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses has a rich history with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and has been a leader in innovation to the parade. As we like to say, before the commercial floats came into the parade, there was South Pasadena. All of our builders, decorators and support staff are volunteers. For some, this has been a life long event. As an official committee of the City of South Pasadena, we enjoy the full support of the city and its citizens.

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Wind Ensemble - 65 musicians - top concert band. Symphonic Band - 125 musicians - 2nd concert band Concert Band - 75 musicians - mostly a freshman band 2 Jazz Band with 18 musicians each 28 member colorguard 28 member percussion ensemble

The Foothill Marching Band has a long history of outstanding performances which includes: 4 appearances in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade (Number 5 in 2006) 12 appearances in the Portland Rose Festival (winning the festival of bands sweepstakes award 5 times) The Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona (2 appearances) The Festival of States in St. Petersburg, Florida The Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas 6 appearances in the Hawaii Invitational Music Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii (winning a total of 6 sweepstakes awards) The London New Years Day Parade and the London Challange ( setting a worlds record performing from Paris, France to London, England in 5 hours 21 minutes, 308 miles on the Euro Star Express) 15 performances for the San Francisco 49ers with the most recent on October 3, 2004 5 performances for the Oakland Raiders 2 performances at the Hyack Festival in Vancouver, B.C. The Queen Victoria Days celebration in Victoria, B.C. 6 performances for the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, California Opening Ceremonies for World Cup Soccer at Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, California Super Bowl XIX at Stanford, University Over 30 performances for Disneyland, Disneyworld and Magic Mountain Opening Ceremonies for the World Cyber Games 2004 in San Francisco, Ca. Members of the Foothill Marching Band travel to Europe every other summer to give Concerts in London, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

The Foothill Marching Band has earned over 2500 first place and sweepstakes awards. This past school year the band earned 15 sweepstake awards in marching competitions, and 22 first place awards. The jazz band and wind ensemble earned superior performances in every competition it participated.

This is the 32nd year of Foothill High School and the Foothill Marching Band under the directon of Bob Moorefield. In 2000 the Foothill Band added an assistant director, Mr. Ed Cloyd. The Foothill Music Program consists of a marching band, 3 concert bands, 2 jazz bands, 1 percussion class, a colorguard class,2 orchestras and 3 choirs.

1979, First Appearance, 1985 2nd appearance, 1992 3rd appearance, 1998 4th appearance, and 2006 will be our 5th appearance.