Cal Poly Universities Rose Float
File:Cal Poly Pomona Rose Float logo.svg
The Cal Poly Universities Rose Float is a joint entry of a rose float into the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association's annual Rose Parade by both Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Pomona universities. These two institutions have continuously participated in the parade since 1949; winning the Award of Merit in their first year. The Cal Poly floats have led in introducing technology to the Parade, including the first use of hydraulics for animation in 1968, the first use of computer-controlled animation in 1978, the first use of fiber optics in 1982, animated deco in 2014, and the first to create a color changing floral effect in 2017. As of January 1, 2024, the floats have won 63 awards. This program is one of the longest consecutive running self-built{{cite news|last=Ahrens|first=Ronald|title=Even Parade Floats Aren't Exempt From Regulations|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/automobiles/even-parade-floats-arent-exempt-from-regulations.html?_r=0|accessdate=December 9, 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|date=December 25, 2011|page=AU12}} entries in the parade, as well as the only "self built" float designed and constructed entirely by students year-round on two campuses. They compete against professional float builders who manufacture entries for sponsors, many of them with development budgets approaching $1 million.{{Cite web |url=http://www.firstmarkcontrols.com/pmc1299.htm# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2008-11-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404052220/http://www.firstmarkcontrols.com/pmc1299.htm# |archive-date=2009-04-04 |url-status=dead }} This tradition continues today and marks the partnership between the two campuses.
Road & Track magazine did a road test of the Cal Poly Universities Rose Float as part of their annual April issue of unusual vehicles.{{cite journal|title=Cal Poly Rose Parade Float: Answer to the transportation requirements of the future|journal=Road & Track|date=April 1975|page=123}}
For the 2022 float, a football tribute was added in memory of John Madden, who received degrees from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The football read "Madden, Ride High", referring to the school's fight song "Ride High You Mustangs".
History
=List of Cal Poly Rose Floats=
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| Entry #
! Year ! Title |
|---|
| 76
| 2025 | Nessie's Lakeside Laughs | [https://i0.wp.com/www.noozhawk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/010125-Cal-Poly-Float-tz-2000.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 Cal Poly Float 2025] | [https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/870de6f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x755+0+0/resize/880x519!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3c%2F27%2F5a579f34465a8c93fa54cf7010c8%2Fcal-poly-2025-rose-float-rendering43.jpg Cal Poly Rendering 2025] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY_MYzBs61o 2025 Hi-Res] | - | Leishman Public Spirit |
| 75
| 2024 | Shock n' Roll: Powering the Musical Current | [https://www.calpoly.edu/sites/calpoly.edu/files/inline-images/24Rose%20Parade15-5x8.jpg Cal Poly Float 2024] | [https://polycentric.cpp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/24rose-float-shock-n-roll-polycentric-render.jpg-1536x864.png Cal Poly Rendering 2024] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCY_hhsJqbg 2024 Hi-Res] | — | Crown City Innovator |
| 74
| 2023 | Road to Reclamation | [https://polycentric.cpp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/23Rose-Parade7-polycentric.jpg Cal Poly Float 2023] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2023] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suLasCG40Iw 2023 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlTKUuOJhGA 2023 FOTW] | Extraordinaire |
| 73
| 2022 | Stargrazers | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2022] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2022] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bOBIFfusvQ 2022 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Ad9IinQ24 2022 FOTW] |Animation |
| 72
| 2020 | Aquatic Aspirations | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2020] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2020] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kstUzxaKCoI 2020 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiE41LOQH7s 2020 FOTW] | Director |
| 71
| 2019 | Far Out Frequencies | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2019] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2019] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI6n1mmER5c 2019 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K70fYLotJPc 2019 FOTW] | Extraordinaire |
| 70
| 2018 | Dreams Take Flight | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2018] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2018] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKlLCtTaJ80 2018 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNxoy_APCj8 2018 FOTW] | Past President |
| 69
| 2017 | A New Leaf | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2017] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2017] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGGv_uQZp4 2017 Hi-Res] | — | Founders' Trophy |
| 68
| 2016 | Sweet Shenanigans | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2016] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2016] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCoHYoVmW4w 2016 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3Wnm-ed_s 2016 FOTW] |
| 67
| 2015 | Soaring Stories | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2015] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2015] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbr25vUALOA&list=PLHo3UOJvkTtu7FkOnD38-9_1LO12AEJOl&index=1 2015 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb1C7Xk5lUk 2015 FOTW] |
| 66
| 2014 | Bedtime Buccaneers | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2014] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2014] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAk2ULmfkmY 2014 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5qY70IseU 2014 FOTW] | Crown City Innovation Trophy {{Cite web|url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/01/01/awards-list-for-2014-tournament-of-roses-parade/|title=Awards List For 2014 Tournament Of Roses Parade|date=January 1, 2014}} |
| 65
| 2013 | Tuxedo Air | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2013] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2013] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qdAdLsp8Bk 2013 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaUIetw0ZCM 2013 FOTW] | Bob Hope Humor Trophy |
| 64
| 2012 | To the Rescue! | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2012] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2012] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tupXtZ1Dwg 2012 Hi-Res] | — | KTLA Favorite Float Award |
| 63
| 2011 | Galactic Expedition | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Float 2011] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/new-page-1 Cal Poly Rendering 2011] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOuyUAw3iTw 2011 Hi-Res] | — | Fantasy Trophy / |
| 62
| 2010 | Jungle Cuts | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2010] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2010] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5zOa-b8Eu8 2010 Hi-Res] | — | Bob Hope Humor Trophy / |
| 61
| 2009 | Seaside Amusement | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2009] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2009] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aogkSofG2j8 2009 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHjGdnkQAA0 2009 FOTW] |
| 60
| 2008 | Guardians of Harmony | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2008] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2008] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thy9l84co04 2008 Hi-Res] | — | Fantasy Trophy |
| 59
| 2007 | Arctic Antics | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2007] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2007] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GjLl0x2UHU 2007 Hi-Res] | — | No award won |
| 58
| 2006 | Enchanted Reverie | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2006] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2006] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7h89P2tdCo 2006 Hi-Res] | — | No award won |
| 57
| 2005 | Elefun Time | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2005] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2005] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HULim7mSMIQ 2005 Hi-Res] | — | No award won |
| 56
| 2004 | Bob's Barnacle Band | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2004] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2004] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qfc3qj2RUw 2004 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmJCH6iXGGg 2004 FOTW] | Founders' Trophy |
| 55
| 2003 | A Sundae Afternoon | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2003] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2003] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLA03HWxpmg 2003 Hi-Res] | — | Theme Prize |
| 54
| 2002 | Birthday Blowout | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2002] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2002] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZlYr6vo_js 2002 Hi-Res] | — | No award won |
| 53
| 2001 | A Grizzly Situation | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Float 2001] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2011-2023-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2001] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fjH_KiuGwM 2001 Hi-Res] | — | Founders' Trophy |
| 52
| 2000 | Stolen Time | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 2000] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 2000] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwoESzWzo0 2000 Hi-Res] | — | Humor Trophy |
| 51
| 1999 | Surfing the Net | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1999] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1999] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlwROP0V0Yw 1999 Hi-Res] | — | No award won |
| 50
| 1998 | Countryside Joyride | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1998] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1998] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M51hDkX1ubc 1998 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpO9tRLSPV8 1998 FOTW] | Founders' Trophy |
| 49
| 1997 | Catch of the Day | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1997] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1997] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drai92UdN6g 1997 Hi-res] | — | Founders' Trophy |
| 48
| 1996 | Thumbs Up | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1996] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1996] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX6V-JtnZ_0 1996 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 47
| 1995 | Bending the Rules | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1995] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1995] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z49NockDFU 1995 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 46
| 1994 | A Novel Adventure | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1994] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1994] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDqekMbbAew 1994 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 45
| 1993 | Hare Raising Fun | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1993] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1993] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR3sy6PPd5E 1993 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAZuepjcqlE 1993 FOTW] | No award won |
| 44
| 1992 | Squeaking By | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1992] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1992] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFpSbUQaKfc 1992 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 43
| 1991 | Tickle Attack | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Float 1991] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-2001-2010-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1991] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIDFK83VxyA 1991 Hi-res] | — | Humor Trophy |
| 42
| 1990 | Sound Waves | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1990] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1990] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHH_cLZ0k_A 1990 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 41
| 1989 | Paradin' Around | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1989] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1989] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wus3Ciy3v_c 1989 Hi-Res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5FHTTxeVA 1989 FOTW] | Founders' Trophy |
| 40
| 1988 | Imagine That... | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1988] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1988] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eJo6OjP1Yg 1988 Hi-Res] | - | Founders' Trophy |
| 39
| 1987 | Breaking the Ice | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1987] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1987] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk9fDUB1LPY 1987 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iej6mzrO2Vk 1987 FOTW] | No award won |
| 38
| 1986 | Bubble Trouble | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1986] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1986] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtarlcfPsy0 1986 Hi-res] | — | Founders' Trophy |
| 37
| 1985 | Only in America | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1985] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1985] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FseUO3hIRFs 1985 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-wCLZgWVag 1985 FOTW] | No award won |
| 36
| 1984 | A Knight to Remember | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1984] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1984] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJhRxP5rhQc 1984 Hi-res] | — | No award won |
| 35
| 1983 | While the Cat's at Play | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1983] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1983] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTpZMUGyRek 1983 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFi5nWoNvZE 1983 FOTW] | Princess Award |
| 34
| 1982 | Way Out Welcome | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1982] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1982] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsVuX2yVedE 1982 Hi-res] | — | Princess Award |
| 33
| 1981 | Snow Poke | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Float 1981] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1991-2000-copy Cal Poly Rendering 1981] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X83GQmzgK68 1981 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaLL3Bu5V3s 1981 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 32
| 1980 | Hard Rock | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1980] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1980] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AdSXWY400E 1980 Hi-res] | — | Founders' Trophy |
| 31
| 1979 | Cub O' War | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1979] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1979] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uabfQ3gFoKo 1979 Hi-res] | — | Princess Award |
| 30
| 1978 | Grin And Bear It | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1978] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1978] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGub0aBZuOo 1978 Hi-res] | — | 1st Class H |
| 29
| 1977 | Tons Of Fun | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1977] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1977] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGn6E1ziuCU 1977 Hi-res] | — | Princess Award |
| 28
| 1976 | High Hopes | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1976] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1976] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8_tNg91wxQ 1976 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhdRSluM0Zk 1976 FOTW] | Founders' Trophy |
| 27
| 1975 | Building A Better Mousetrap | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1975] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1975] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51nR5SRL6IU 1975 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzP-OznoWyo 1975 FOTW] | Princess Award |
| 26
| 1974 | Happiness Is Finding A Friend | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1974] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1974] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDWNWtrJxxI 1974 Hi-res] | — | Theme Prize |
| 25
| 1973 | Monster Matinee | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1973] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1973] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE8wdsY_V4c 1973 Hi-res] | — | 1st Class H |
| 24
| 1972 | Swamp Rhythm | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1972] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1972] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePeFQdYGId8 1972 Hi-res] | — | Mayor's Trophy |
| 23
| 1971 | Once Upon A Dream | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Float 1971] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1971-1980 Cal Poly Rendering 1971] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ7WtAAbusw 1971 Hi-res] | — | Judges' Special |
| 22
| 1970 | That First Day Of Spring | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1970] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1970] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLqXl331pa8 1970 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkgtzRjgUT8 1970 FOTW] | Princess Award |
| 21
| 1969 | The Good Ole Days | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1969] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1969] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWAHj9KbFE 1969 Hi-res] | — | Princess Award |
| 20
| 1968 | The Mouse That Got Away | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1968] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1968] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtTABUisSIo 1968 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfxcsW0pkz4 1968 FOTW] | Princess Award |
| 19
| 1967 | A Child's Fantasy | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1967] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1967] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C5XKem6VHE 1967 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJKCU9eDrCE 1967 FOTW] | Mayor's Trophy |
| 18
| 1966 | It's A Child's World | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1966] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1966] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmIHpRogmmM 1966 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMi9SVTACA 1966 FOTW] | Judges' Special |
| 17
| 1965 | Good News Travels Fast | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1965] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1965] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyi15vfT4t0 1965 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ipl6y2mPyg 1965 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 16
| 1964 | Cutting The Apron Strings | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1964] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1964] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcmbUtsZy_I 1964 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oei9vwrg87k 1964 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 15
| 1963 | A Young Man's Fancy | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1963] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1963] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDSpFs6vVWY 1963 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvqdxSFALcI 1963 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 14
| 1962 | Man On The Moon | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1962] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1962] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq8lpzkONoE 1962 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlYnd6AAIEk 1962 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 13
| 1961 | Slow Boat To China | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Float 1961] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1961-1970 Cal Poly Rendering 1961] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdD2PZT2iF8 1961 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNr5Y4Q7zPA 1961 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 12
| 1960 | Special Delivery | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1960] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1960] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaMRSw_THQA 1960 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCezUaefZzE 1960 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 11
| 1959 | Georgie's Dream (St. George And The Dragon) | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1959] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1959] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE5JnDd5j5c 1959 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KZW_bzuYLI 1959 FOTW] | Theme Prize |
| 10
| 1958 | Summer Daze | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1958] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1958] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfovbD9URbU 1958 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD_DUj3PVM0 1958 FOTW] | 2nd Class H |
| 9
| 1957 | Which Was First - The Chicken or the Egg? | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1957] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1957] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JschQ7KKJFU 1957 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU9phFG5m3c 1957 FOTW] | Theme Prize |
| 8
| 1956 | Steps To Peace | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1956] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1956] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSNPhtuw0kY 1956 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncm-H5gUzm0 1956 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 7
| 1955 | The Sky's The Limit | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1955] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1955] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b504nAgikcc 1955 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPIMJhNUToQ 1955 FOTW] | 2nd Class H |
| 6
| 1954 | Gulliver's Travels | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1954] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1954] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGhGMCP0HQ 1954 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPJCicad4S0 1954 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 5
| 1953 | Mission Bells | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1953] | — | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrNbd4HzgJY 1953 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtxwY7hFB3s 1953 FOTW] | 3rd Class H |
| 4
| 1952 | A Free World Thru Education | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1952] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1952] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMc3YAqRrGE 1952 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHgpXa4iqt4 1952 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 3
| 1951 | College Barn Dance | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1951] | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Rendering 1951] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsmySQUgjkI 1951 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqLDzZGNZiw 1951 FOTW] | 1st Class H |
| 2
| 1950 | New Frontiers | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1950] | — | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_q3NgKkU5s 1950 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF5LkMcfm0g 1950 FOTW] | 3rd Class H |
| 1
| 1949 | Rocking Horse | [https://www.rosefloat.org/floats-from-1949-1960 Cal Poly Float 1949] | — | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXVchPZ4mag 1949 Hi-res] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJofv9KDKE 1949 FOTW] | Award of Merit |
Awards
Since 1949 the floats have won 62 trophies (over 81.5% winning rate).
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| width=1.75%| Trophy
!width=3%| Trophy Description !width=1%| Wins !width=8%| Winning Years |
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| Animation
| Best Display of Animation (1984 to present) |align=center| 1 | 2022 |
| Award of Merit
| Depicting the highest level of Merit |align=center| 1 | 1949 |
| Bob Hope Humor Trophy & Humor Trophy
| Most comical and amusing, Best display of Humor | align="center" | 4 | 1991, 2000, 2010, 2013 |
| Crown City Innovation Trophy
| Best Use of Imagination & Innovation to Advance the Art of Float Design | align="center" | 2 | 2014, 2024 |
| Director Trophy
| Most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials |align=center| 1 | 2020 |
| Extraordinaire Award
| Most Extraordinary Float on the Parade, Including Those Longer than 55' Long. |align=center| 2 | 2019, 2023 |
| Fantasy Trophy
| Most Outstanding Display of Fantasy & Imagination |align=center| 2 | 2008, 2011 |
| Founder's Trophy
| Most outstanding self-decorated entry. |align=center| 10 | 1976, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2017 |
| Judges' Special
| Most Spectacular in Showmanship & Dramatic Impact |align=center| 2 | 1966, 1971 |
| Lathrop K. Leishman / Leishman Public Spirit
| Most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant | align="center" | 3 | 2015, 2016, 2025 |
| Mayor's Trophy
| Best display of Originality |align=center| 2 | 1967, 1972 |
| Past President
| Most outstanding innovation in use of floral and non-floral materials |align=center| 1 | 2018 |
| Princess Award
| Best Display of Animation (until 1984) |align=center| 8 | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983 |
| Theme Prize
| Most fitting presentation of theme |align=center| 4 | 1957, 1959, 1974, 2003 |
| Viewers' Choice Trophy & KTLA Favorite Float Award
| Viewers favorite Rose Parade float poll (KTLA) |align=center| 4 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| 1st Class H
| 1st Place - Educational division |align=center| 13 | 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1981 |
| 2nd Class H
| 2nd Place - Educational division |align=center| 2 | 1955, 1958 |
| 3rd Class H
| 3rd Place - Educational division |align=center| 2 | 1950, 1953 |
| 4th Class H
| 4th Place - Educational division |align=center| 0 | |
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.rosefloat.org/ Cal Poly Pomona Rose Float]
- [http://www.asi.calpoly.edu/rosefloat/ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rose Float]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20151007132018/http://www.cpp.edu/~library/specialcollections/rosefloat/history.html Special Collections History page]
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRizghc8OG3zo9GMYVhClQ Unofficial Documentary YouTube Site]
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