With just days until the 2023 Rose Parade, organizers and volunteers are hard at work in Pasadena, putting the finishing touches on the elaborate florally-decorated floats.
The 134-year-old tradition continues its historic run on Monday, January 2, instead of its traditional spot on New Year's Day, due to that day falling on a Sunday this year.
A unique aspect of the Rose Parade, which sets it apart from so many different parades, is the fact that"every square inch of every float must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark," according to the Tournament of Roses website. She helps the team of nearly 500 volunteers as they navigate through the steps of completing each float.
That sentiment rings true for Mervyn Stouffer, who hails from Oshawa in Ontario, Canada. Now 86, he and his wife finally had the opportunity to assist in the production of the parade floats, something they've been busy with since the beginning of the week.
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