Early Risers Get a Special Sneak Peek of 2012 Floats

A handful of Phoenix Decorating Company floats gave Pasadena residents a sneak peek of the 2012 Rose parade on Saturday July 9th, 2011.

In order for any float to be allowed in the Rose Parade, it must undergo three rounds of testing. (One in the float facility (MI) and two on the street, T1 & T2.)

LMU, Shriners Hospitals, RFD-TV, Wells Fargo, Lions Club, Kiwanis, Luthern, and the Rotary float were all rolling down the street and being tested for safety requirements by Tournament mechanics and officials.

All of the floats passed their 7AM tests with flying colors.

The road test drives are a blast not only for spectators but also the Phoenix Decorating crew. This is a time when they get to see how the float drives.

The Tournament mechanics and parade operation committee members are looking for more than 120 different items on each unique float to make sure that the floats are driving safely.

Inside the float facility, a mechanical inspection was being done on Trader Joe’s chassis. Engineers check out the engine prior to the metal sculpture being built.

Other interesting Phoenix Decorating Company tidbits:

• Phoenix Decorating creates more floats than any other builder in the parade.
• Our float facilities are the only two permanent float sites in Pasadena, CA.
• Photo and video opportunities are available year round with floats in each of the various stages of construction. Interviews can be arranged with designers, engineers, sculptors, art and floral directors.
• Join us and “Just Imagine…” what your coverage can be!