"Dreams Come True" Rose Bowl Parade New Year 2014

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January 10th 2014

Published: January 13th 2014

"Dreams Come True" was the theme of the 125th Rose Parade 2014, and that is exactly what happened to me. A childhood dream of mine was to attend the Rose Bowl Parade. A real "Life Lister". My Mom and I would eat our breakfast in front of the tv every new year morning amazed at the floats, even on our old black and white tv just imagining what they looked like in real life. So when Pat and I saw th... Read Full Entry

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Pat and I in front of our float

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City of Sierra Madre close up

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The dog's vest is made with seaweed

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A flower made of flowers

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This volunteer is showing the entry for the driver of the float. The driver has no visual of the road. He guides the float by looking at the line in the street. A spotter tells him what is going on, if there has been a pause in the parade or is someone is in the way

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The detail on the next two pictures is hard to see except close up. These are truly works of art.

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Hot Air Balloons on this float

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Renee' and Will in front of the Hollywood float

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Renee's favorite had owls and was a teaching theme

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Dreams do come true as the owl notes: Thank a Teacher!!

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