The small rose with the CEO’s autograph will ride in this year’s Rose Parade in the Donate Life America float themed “Light in the Darkness.” Celebrating its 17th year, the Donate Life Rose Parade float continues its mission to save and heal lives by sharing the gift of life and delivering the message of organ, eye and tissue donation to the world.
If you see the parade on New Year’s Day 2020, here are a few “fun facts.”
- There are 18,000 Topaz roses on the float
- The float is 55 feet long, 18 feet wide and 26 feet tall.
- The stylized peacocks are symbolic of new life.
- The pagoda will be decorated with coconut and yellow strawflower.
- The float features colorful Rangoli, intricate circular designs made of rice and flowers, created to adorn the entrance of a home.
- The peacock tails will be enrobed with blue statice, yellow button mums and Dendrobium orchids.
- Thousands of individually dedicated roses are placed in our dedication garden, honoring those who have been touched by donation.