Ever notice how rose petals curl at the edges with those elegant pointed tips? For centuries, artists have celebrated these ...

It may be true that covering an enormous float in natural ... colorful seeds, pods, petals, and other flora, you can: Visit Pasadena has all you need to know about the Rose Parade Decorating ...

The Downey Rose Float Association marks a long history with ... rust and creamy white strawflower petals. Thousands of velvety purple carnations will complete the saddle with accents of gold ...

For three days last week, she climbed aboard the Torrance Rose Float Assn ... and under-appreciated because float designers “just haven’t seen a good petal job.” They know their work ...

The San Diego Zoo float took top honors in the 136th Rose Parade, winning the Sweepstakes ... corn husks and cactus petals. On the gator’s back were a Cajun dance hall and pots of boiled seafood.

Some parts of a Rose Parade float are quite prominent, those eye-catching elements that are easily discernible from a good block or two away. Take an oversized giraffe or any colossal critter that ...

In the world of Rose Parade float design, roses – naturally ... Its deep crimson color and complex bloom – a crowded whorl of ruffled petals that coalesce in the center to form a heart ...

The floats’ adorable, oversized animals are primarily decorated with strawflower petals ... a few dogs in riding the float in the Tournament of Roses’ 135th Rose Parade.

Even pandas made of petals are popular. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s giant panda-topped float took home the Rose Parade’s top honors Wednesday, winning the Sweepstakes Award that heralds ...