Palazzo Las Vegas Enters Float in 2008 Rose Parade

The Palazzo, Las Vegas' newest casino resort, which opens later this month, has entered a float in the annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade in California. In keeping with the parade's theme, "Passport to the World's Celebrations," the float, titled "Viva Italia," will highlight The Palazzo's architectural style and awnings on one half and the The Palazzo's adjoining resort, The Venetian, on the other half. Similar to the actual properties in Las Vegas, the float design will incorporates the connection of The Palazzo to The Venetian with the symbolic use of a bridge. Measuring 28 feet tall, 18 feet wide and 62 feet in length, The Palazzo's float will use an assortment of materials including golden flax, white sesame seed, peach lentil, red millet, safflower, dehydrated carrot and red bell pepper with accents of sweet rice and eucalyptus leaves. The gondola, made of black seaweed and red carnations, overlaid in gold strawflower petals, will float in floral water created with blue iris accented with white roses and orchids. More than 30,000 roses will be featured through the gardens and floral displays.

The Palazzo's float will serve as the stage for the opening ceremonies and will be the first float to start down the five-and-a-half mile Parade route. The opening ceremonies also feature an appearance from the Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal, which this year is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, who operates the Delmonico Steakhouse at The Venetian and is getting ready to open his newest restaurant, Table 10, at The Palazzo. The Rose Parade will be broadcast on ABC, NBC, Univision, HGTV, the Travel Channel and Discovery HD. Call 866-263-3001 or visit www.palazzolasvegas.com.

FTD 2008 Rose Parade Float

The artistic splendor, merriment and magic of Mardi Gras is celebrated in this regal and floral interpretation of Fat Tuesday by FTD with its 55th Rose Parade entry. The glittering style and carefree folly of costumed revelers, music and dance is magnificently captured in this floral juxtaposition of color and excitement. FTD’s floral celebration features over 100,000 roses

2008 Lions Rose Float - Artist Rendering

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Kaiser Permanente's 2007 Rose Parade Float Takes Flight

Kaiser's Rose Parade float wins the President's Trophy for most effective floral use and presentation: Kaiser Permanente's "A Thriving Imagination."

 

Kaiser Permanente's float, entitled "A Thriving Imagination," will feature colorful, animated vignettes of favorite Mother Goose characters, such as Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and more.

On January 1, 2007, millions of television viewers across the nation will see Kaiser Permanente's entry in the 118th Tournament of Roses® Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California. Kaiser Permanente's float, entitled "A Thriving Imagination," will feature colorful, animated vignettes of favorite Mother Goose characters, such as Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and more.

In Kaiser Permanente's second annual participation in the Rose Parade, the float reminds all of us at Kaiser Permanente – members, physicians and employees – that good health is not created solely in a doctor's office, but also through living a thriving life and allowing our imaginations to blossom. This year's parade theme is "Our Good Nature."

An estimated one million spectators will watch the parade in Pasadena each year, and an estimated 40 million more worldwide historically watch it on television.

Designed by Raul Rodriguez and built by Fiesta Parade Floats, the float will feature 50,000 roses, along with peony, delphinium, larkspur, tulips, lilies, hydrangeas, lilacs, and other plant-based materials.

Teens in Kaiser Permanente's Rose Parade Float Cast Thrive Despite Health Obstacles

 

Eleven talented and enthusiastic teens will demonstrate what "thriving" looks like as the official cast of Kaiser Permanente's 2007 Rose Parade® float, entitled "A Thriving Imagination."

Eleven talented and enthusiastic teens will demonstrate what "thriving" looks like as the official cast of Kaiser Permanente's 2007 Rose Parade® float, entitled "A Thriving Imagination." All 11 teens in the cast are Kaiser Permanente members and shining examples of Kaiser Permanente's successful efforts encouraging healthier living.

For example, five cast members are confronting childhood obesity and diabetes, both of which are growing epidemics nationwide. Those with diabetes carry insulin pens, pumps, and injections, enabling them to enable them to manage their diabetes while they manage to enjoy teen activities like cheerleading, soccer, and drama club, too. Two cast members successfully confronted the lifestyle factors that put them at risk for obesity, and along the way, helped their parents and siblings learn to savor salads and veggie stir-fry, along with the relaxation that regular exercise delivers.

"I can jump higher and move better now," said Kaiser Permanente member Edward Garcia, 13, who participated in Kaiser Permanente KIDS, a health-promotion program for overweight children. "At first I couldn't even do jumping jacks and sit-ups!" At the Rose Parade, a newly agile Edward will play Little Jack Horner in front of millions of parade viewers on national television.

Kaiser Permanente member Alexus Williams, 15, was diagnosed with diabetes as an infant, and underwent a leg amputation before her first birthday. With the help of a prosthetic leg and the lifelong care of her Kaiser Permanente pediatric endocrinologist, today Alexus participates in JROTC and drill team. She will portray Little Miss Muffett in the Rose Parade®.

The remaining six teens in the cast, with their individual accomplishments in cheerleading, dance, basketball, gymnastics, and long-distance running, are the thriving sons and daughters of Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees

PORT OF LOS ANGELES FLOATS ENTRY IN THE 2008 ROSE PARADE

Flotilla Marks Port’s First-Ever Appearance in the Parade

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — December 21, 2007 — The Port of Los Angeles makes its first entry into the Rose Parade on January 1, 2008 with a unique combination of six separate vessel floats celebrating the Port’s diverse operations with the theme “the place where the world comes together.”  The Port’s float is the official City of Los Angeles entry into the Rose Parade, marking the City’s 110th consecutive entry and earning it the title “longest-running float entrant in the parade.”

The Port’s float was created by veteran Rose Float designers Phoenix Decorating Company and was decorated by Port and City of Los Angeles employees, and other volunteer groups, over the past month.

The vessels creating the Port’s entry include:

The S.S. Los Angeles container ship, complete with electrical plug to highlight the Port’s commitment to clean operations and as the only place in the world where container ships “plug in” to electrical power while at dock.  The container ship float will be carrying Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Harbor Commission President S. David Freeman and Port Executive Director Geraldine Knatz.

The Love Boat cruise ship, celebrating the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Center as the home to the 1977-1986 television series and the west coast’s largest cruise port today, with more than 1 million passengers passing through each year.  This ship also sports an electrical plug as the Port of Los Angeles also prepares to “plug in” cruise ships in 2008.

LAFD Boat 2 fire boat, depicts the Port-based mega-fireboat, Warner Lawrence, the world’s largest, most powerful and technologically advanced fireboat in service at the Port of Los Angeles. The $9 million boat purchased in 2003 by the Port of Los Angeles can stream water more than 200 feet into the air and could fill up an average-sized swimming pool in 10 seconds.  This float will also stream some water as it carries Los Angeles Councilwoman Janice Hahn and Los Angeles City Fire Chief Douglas Barry.

Catch of the Day fishing boat, is a salute to the major commercial fishing and cannery operations that employed tens of thousands of people at the Port during the first half of the 20th century.  The local fishing fleet still operates today and brings in millions of pounds of squid, shrimp, shark, swordfish, lobster, rock cod, halibut, sardines and slime eel on an annual basis.  This float carries two Port of Los Angeles employees who were selected through a drawing: Stacy Allen, a 28-year employee who works in the Engineering Division, and Vanessa Guillen, a 3-year employee who works in the Marketing Division.

L.A. Port Police  SAFE™ (Secure Around Flotation Equipped) boat, represents the Port’s own dedicated police force of more than 120 officers. The Port Police SAFE™ boat is used to escort cargo and passenger vessels in and out of the Port, patrol 3,300 acres of water and transport the Dive Team during everyday Port Police operations.

“Wilmington Tug” tug boat, is named after the original tug boat operator that served the Port of Los Angeles 100 years ago and pays homage to the vital work these small harbor craft perform every day.

The Rose Parade kicks off at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.

Celebrating its Centennial in 2007, the Port of Los Angeles is America's premier port. As the leading seaport in the nation in terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port generates 919,000 regional jobs and $39.1 billion in annual wages and tax revenues. A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars. At the Port of Los Angeles, high priority is placed on responsible and sustainable growth initiatives, combined with high security, environmental stewardship and community outreach. For its industry leading environmental initiatives, the Port received two Environmental Protection Agency awards in 2006. The Port of Los Angeles - A cleaner port. A brighter future.

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Disneyland Hosts The Rose Bowls Teams

PASADENA, Calif. (October 8, 2007) – The seven members of the 2008 Tournament of Roses Royal Court were announced today at Tournament House from a group of 33 finalists. As ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Royal Court members will attend more than 150 community and media functions leading up to the 119th Rose Parade and 94th Rose Bowl Game on Monday, January 1, 2008.

The seven Rose Princesses are: Zena Brown (#615), 18, Alverno High School; Chloe Ghoogassian (#598), 17, Pasadena High School; Dusty Gibbs (#143), 17, Arcadia High School; Kelsey MacDougall (#47), 17, La Cañada High School; Katie Merrill (#446), 17, Pasadena High School; Courtney Rubin (#428), 17, San Marino High School; Gaelen Stanford-Moore (#750), 17, South Pasadena High School.

The announcement follows a three-week long process in which more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women participated. Selections were based on a range of qualities including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community involvement and personality.

“Selecting the Royal Court from our 33 finalists was a very difficult task as they are all extremely talented and personable young women. We are very pleased with our final choice and officially welcome the Royal Court members who will be representing the Pasadena Tournament of Roses this year. They are truly remarkable and will be wonderful ambassadors for our Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game,” said Lance M. Tibbet, Chair of the Queen and Court Committee.

Zena Brown, 18, is a Pasadena resident and a senior at Alverno High School. She is a member of the Christian Service Club, serves as the Eucharistic minister for the Ambassador Club and Student Government assemblywoman. She enjoys knitting and making jewelry. Zena hopes to attend Brown University or Pomona College to study biology and become a dentist. Her parents are Eugene and Mary Brown and she has five siblings: Natashia, 39; Ira, 38; Wendy, 29; Rocky, 27; and Gina, 24.

Chloe Ghoogassian, 17, is a senior at Pasadena High School and resides in Pasadena. She serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, treasurer of ASB and is a member of the California Scholarship Federation. Chloe also dedicates her time as a volunteer at Huntington Library and enjoys playing the piano and drawing. She hopes to study communications and journalism and pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Her parents are Rafic and Ofik Ghoogassian.

Dusty Gibbs, 17, is an Arcadia resident and attends Arcadia High School. She attends A.L.L.I.E.S., a Christian club, and is a part of the Lake Avenue Church Leadership Team, where she organizes retreats and other activities. Dusty hopes to attend a four-year university to study science and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her church, playing softball and is passionate about reading. Her parents are Cody Gibbs and Cindy Roberts. She has four siblings: Ashley, 24; Shelby, 18; Stevie, 14; and Samuel, 4.

Kelsey MacDougall, 17, is a senior at La Cañada High School and resides in La Cañada. She is a member of the National Charity League of Glendale and La Cañada High School Pep Squad. Kelsey enjoys dancing, snowboarding, reading and traveling. She hopes to attend Fordham University to study communications and media. Her parents are Derek and Teryl MacDougall. She has one sibling, Megan, 14.

Katie Merrill, 17, is a Sierra Madre resident and is a senior at Pasadena High School. She is the president of the National Honor Society, has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation for three years and is captain of the varsity volleyball team. She recently served as student class vice president. Katie enjoys playing sports, reading, singing, dancing and writing. She plans to attend a four-year university to study international affairs and global communications, and hopes to pursue a career as a travel journalist or international correspondent. Her mother is Annette Merrill.

Courtney Rubin, 17, is a senior at San Marino High School and resides in San Marino. She is the varsity cheerleading captain and a cheer coach at Huntington Middle School. She also researches neuropsychological diseases at USC’s Center for Electron Microscopy and is a member of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra. Courtney was recently named an AP Scholar with honors. She hopes to attend USC to study chemistry or chemical engineering and pursue a career as a medical scientist. Her parents are Rand Rubin and Carol Lee, and she has one sibling, Brandon, 14.

Gaelen Stanford-Moore, 17, is a resident of South Pasadena and attends South Pasadena High School. She currently interns in the USC Cancer Lab, volunteers at the Huntington Hospital, is captain of the varsity soccer team, plays club soccer and is on the Senior Activities Committee. Gaelen enjoys playing sports, photography, traveling and baking. She plans to attend a four-year university to study biology and pre-med to pursue a career as a physician or medical researcher. Her parents are Craig Stanford and Erin P. Moore, and she has two siblings: Marika, 13 and Adam, 11.

The 2008 Rose Queen® will be announced at Tournament House on Tuesday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. The newly selected Rose Queen and Royal Court will reign for an entire year until the new court is selected in October of 2008.

The 119th Rose Parade themed Passport to the World’s Celebrations will take place Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands from throughout the nation. Following the Rose Parade, at 2:00 p.m. (PST), the 94th Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi will feature an exciting match up between two championship teams, showcasing the best of collegiate football.

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