PHOTO: Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenan.com | South Pasadena Float, Tournament of Roses Parade (1959)
Since 1892, South Pasadena has entered a self-build “float” in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Our city also has the distinction of having not one, not two, but THREE floats entered at the same time in the parade.
PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | South Pasadena Float Tournament of Roses Parade
During the early 20th century (over 30 years), South Pasadena had three floats in the parade from:
South Pasadena – since 1892
Raymond Hotel – 1892-1894, and 1902-1931
Cawston Ostrich Farm – 1898-1933
PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Raymond Hotel Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1928
During the 1920s, South Pasadena city entries are box-like floats about the size of a luxury SUV.
PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Rick Thomas Collection | Cawston Ostrich Farm Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1922PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | South Pasadena Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1923
During the 1930s, our city floats begin to appear as they do today.
PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | South Pasadena Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1925PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | South Pasadena Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1935PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | South Pasadena Float Tournament of Roses Parade 1936
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