2004 Rose Bowl Parade
the Rose Bowl
where the annual New Year's Day Bowl game is played
the preparation of the floats can take all year
but the application of the flowers and plant materials
is a last minute job
Photos of the Decorating of the Floats
Theme is
Music, Music, Music
John Williams, the Grand Marshall
Pasadena City College Honor Band
President's Car
(Mike Riffey and his wife Anne riding in a
1932 Yellow Buick Victoria convertible)
Theme Banner
The Royal Court
Music Music Music
the Show Boat
Some Floats with beautifully decorated Animals
Three Tenors
Some Floats with an International Theme
Harmony of the Pacific
(entry from the Northern Mariana Islands)
Other prepared by Commercial Companies
Home Depot float
The Rose Bowl Teams each have Float
University of Michigan
Floats that needed help to finish the parade
under tow
Horses in the Parade
Benny Martinez and his lariat
