Giant Manta rays sway and electric eels power a rock ‘n‘roll party on the ocean floor celebrating Cal Poly universities’ 75th entry in the Pasadena Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2024. Led by a 16-foot purple manta ray gliding over…
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Morgan the astronaut towered 16 feet above Campus Drive as the Cal Poly Universities’ Rose Float began its slow journey to Pasadena on Thursday night. The 29-mile trek to the Rosemont Pavilion took just under six hours. During Design Week,…
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“Dreams Take Flight,” the Cal Poly Universities’ 2018 Rose Float, wins the Past President Award in the 129th Rose Parade on Jan. 1. The Past President Trophy honors the most outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials. The…
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Go behind the scenes and watch how students built the award-winning “Tuxedo Air” float for the 2013 Rose Parade. The Cal Poly Universities’ float depicts a group of penguins learning how to fly — with a little assistance and instruction…
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Flying penguins — at least penguins attempting to fly — will be the concept of the Cal Poly Universities’ float in the 2013 Rose Parade. “We wanted a main focal image that was cute, fun and creative,” says Jackie Sorensen,…
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Memories of the 2012 Cal Poly Universities’ rose float, ¿To the Rescue,¿ are still fresh, but it¿s already time to start thinking about 2013. Sally M. Bixby, the second woman to lead the Tournament of Roses Association in its long…
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The Cal Poly Universities are going for their fourth consecutive Viewers' Choice Award, but they need your help. Vote for ¿To the Rescue¿ by casting an online ballot at the KTLA-Channel 5 website...
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Superheroes will fly in and save the day on Monday, Jan. 2 when the Cal Poly Universities¿ 64th consecutive entry rolls down Colorado Boulevard at the 2012 Rose Parade.
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The Cal Poly Universities will share their rose float with the world on New Year's Day, but the campus community can get a sneak preview of "Galactic Expedition" on Thursday, Dec. 2.
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The Cal Poly Universities Rose Parade float, Jungle Cuts, makes its way down Colorado Blvd on New Years Day.…
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