The 120th Rose Parade was held in Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena last thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands showcasing the best in entertainment. The 2009 parade theme is “Hats Off to Entertainment” and its grand marshal is 82-year-old actress and recent “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Cloris Leachman. The five-and-a-half-mile Tournament of Roses parade was broadcast on national television and was seen in 28 countries around the world.
The official list of 2009 Rose Parade winners are:
- Sweepstakes Trophy for most-beautiful entry with outstanding floral use, “Entertaining Expedition,” Rain Bird Corp. and Fiesta Parade Floats.
- Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy for the most-beautiful non-commercial float, “Bollywood Dreams,” made by volunteers in the City of Sierra Madre.
- Grand Marshal’s Trophy for excellence in creative concept, “Camelot – - A Knight’s
Tale,” made by volunteers in the City of Sierra Madre.
- President’s Trophy for most-effective floral use, “Believe in Music,” NAMM, The
International Music Products Association, Studio Concepts floats.
- Director’s Trophy for outstanding artistic merit in design, “Hope Grows,” Vera Bradley and Festival Artists floats.
- Queen’s Trophy for most-effective use and display of roses, “Donate Life,” Stars of Life and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Mayor’s Trophy for most outstanding city, “Surf City USA,” City of Huntington Beach and Festival Artists.
- Theme Trophy for excellence in presenting parade theme, “Hats Off In Celebration,” American Honda and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- National Trophy for best depiction of life in the USA, “Celebrating Alaska — Spirit of the Wild,” Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fiesta Parade Floats.
- Governor’s Trophy for best depiction of life in California, “Entertaining Dreams For A Century,” City of Roseville and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Bob Hope Trophy for use of humor, “Hats Off To New Mexico — Beep Beep,” State of New Mexico and Fiesta Parade Floats.
- Animation Trophy for best animation, “Mechanical Melodies,” made by volunteers in the City of La Canada-Flintridge.- Fantasy Trophy for most outstanding display of fantasy, “The Garden Of Oz,” Bayer
Advanced and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Founders’ Trophy for most spectacular float built by volunteers, “Broadway’s Golden Age,” City of Downey Rose Float Association.
- International Trophy for most beautiful entry from outside this country, “Taiwan Lantern Festival,” China Airlines and Festival Artists.
- Princess’s Trophy for most beautiful float under 35 feet, “Sharing The Great Outdoors,” Kiwanis International and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Isabella Coleman Trophy for best presentation of color, “Celebrating the Dream of Home Ownership for 100 Years,” National Association of Realtors and Fiesta Parade Floats.
- Special Trophy for exceptional merit in mulitiple categories for floats over 55 people, “Propel Your Dreams,” Kaiser Permanente and Fiesta ParadeFloats.
- Past Presidents Trophy for most creative use of flowers, “Sneak Preview,” City of Glendale and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Tournament Volunteers Trophy for best floral design for floats less than 35 feet, “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party,” City of Torrance and Fiesta Parade Floats.
- Craftsman Trophy for exceptional showmanship for floats over 55 feet, “Family Outing,” Farmers Insurance Group and Phoenix Decorating Co.
- Extraordinaire Trophy for most spectacular float, “Jack-O-Licious,” Jack in the Box and Festival Artists.
- Crown City Trophy for innovation, “Entertaining Our Imaginations,” Western Asset and Phoenix Decorating Co.
Source: Tournament of Roses Web site
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