Get a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to put together a float for the 2012 Rose Parade. Watch a video of the creation, development and debut of “To the Rescue!”

The float depicts three superheroes saving a city from destruction. It is one of the few classified as self-built and is produced entirely by students and alumni of Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The float made its debut Jan. 2.

For more information about the Cal Poly Universities’ Rose Float, visit www.rosefloat.org/.