“Be Your Own Knight,” the City of Torrance 2017 Rose Parade entry, won the Tournament Volunteers Trophy.
I have wanted to share all the wonderful photos taken of the Rose Parade by my daughter and photographer, but it’s been such a busy year that I haven’t been able to write them up with all the flowers and folks on the floats. I’m taking a shortcut and posting photo albums of the floats, bands, and equestrians that have not already been covered separately. Enjoy clicking through the galleries as they are added!
Captions indicate Trophy: Float Name, Sponsor; Builder, Designer. All photos are copyright Ramona Monteros or Laura B. Monteros
Trophy Winners
Going Places
BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate; Trader Joe’s, The Bachelor, Ragú, China Airlines, Farmer’s, Western Asset
Fantasy Trophy: “The Monkey King: Journey to Success” from BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Fantasy Trophy: “The Monkey King: Journey to Success” from BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Fantasy Trophy: “The Monkey King: Journey to Success” from BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Fantasy Trophy: “The Monkey King: Journey to Success” from BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Tournament Special Trophy: “All Aboard! 50 Years of Serving the Best….” from Trader Joe’s; Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
Tournament Special Trophy: “All Aboard! 50 Years of Serving the Best….” from Trader Joe’s; Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
Tournament Special Trophy: “All Aboard! 50 Years of Serving the Best….” from Trader Joe’s; Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
Tournament Special Trophy: “All Aboard! 50 Years of Serving the Best….” from Trader Joe’s; Phoenix Decorating Company, Dave Pittman
President's Trophy: “Echoes of Love” from The Bachelor; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
President's Trophy: “Echoes of Love” from The Bachelor; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
President's Trophy: “Echoes of Love” from The Bachelor; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
President's Trophy: “Echoes of Love” from The Bachelor; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
President's Trophy: “Echoes of Love” from The Bachelor; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
National Trophy: “Simmered in Tradition” from RAGÚ Pasta Sauce; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
National Trophy: “Simmered in Tradition” from RAGÚ Pasta Sauce; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
National Trophy: “Simmered in Tradition” from RAGÚ Pasta Sauce; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
National Trophy: “Simmered in Tradition” from RAGÚ Pasta Sauce; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
International Trophy: “Return to the Beauty of Taiwan” from China Airlines; AES, John Ramirez
International Trophy: “Return to the Beauty of Taiwan” from China Airlines; AES, John Ramirez
International Trophy: “Return to the Beauty of Taiwan” from China Airlines; AES, John Ramirez
Grand Marshal's Trophy: “We Came, We Saw, We Covered” from Farmers Insurance; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Grand Marshal's Trophy: “We Came, We Saw, We Covered” from Farmers Insurance; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Grand Marshal's Trophy: “We Came, We Saw, We Covered” from Farmers Insurance; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Grand Marshal's Trophy: “We Came, We Saw, We Covered” from Farmers Insurance; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Director's Trophy honoring Jacob Maarse: “Prosperity in the Wild” from Western Asset Management Company; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Director's Trophy honoring Jacob Maarse: “Prosperity in the Wild” from Western Asset Management Company; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Director's Trophy honoring Jacob Maarse: “Prosperity in the Wild” from Western Asset Management Company; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Director's Trophy honoring Jacob Maarse: “Prosperity in the Wild” from Western Asset Management Company; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Powerful Medicine
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Donate Life, 24 Hour Fitness, Union Bank and the American Heart Association Western States Affiliate, Northwestern Mutual (promoting children’s cancer research)
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
49 doves were released twice in remembrance of each person killed in the Pulse club. Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “To Honor & Remember Orlando” from AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Theme Trophy: “Teammates in Life” from Donate Life; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Theme Trophy: “Teammates in Life” from Donate Life; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Theme Trophy: “Teammates in Life” from Donate Life; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Crown City Innovation Trophy: “Do More With Your 24” from 24 Hour Fitness; AES, John Ramirez
Note the way the colors splash like paint across the figures. Crown City Innovation Trophy: “Do More With Your 24” from 24 Hour Fitness; AES, John Ramirez
Crown City Innovation Trophy: “Do More With Your 24” from 24 Hour Fitness; AES, John Ramirez
Crown City Innovation Trophy: “Do More With Your 24” from 24 Hour Fitness; AES, John Ramirez
Crown City Innovation Trophy: “Do More With Your 24” from 24 Hour Fitness; AES, John Ramirez
Judge's Special Trophy: “Keep the Beat Alive” from Union Bank and the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Judge's Special Trophy: “Keep the Beat Alive” from Union Bank and the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Judge's Special Trophy: “Keep the Beat Alive” from Union Bank and the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Judge's Special Trophy: “Keep the Beat Alive” from Union Bank and the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Judge's Special Trophy: “Keep the Beat Alive” from Union Bank and the American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Animation Trophy: “Waves of Hope” from Northwestern Mutual; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Animation Trophy: “Waves of Hope” from Northwestern Mutual; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Animation Trophy: “Waves of Hope” from Northwestern Mutual; Fiesta Parade Floats, Stanley Meyer
Community Projects
Downey Rose Float Assn., The UPS Store (promoting Toys for Tots), Rotary, American Armenian Rose Float Assn., La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses, Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn. (video here), Torrance
Governor's Trophy: “The Gold Rush” from Downey Rose Float Association; Self-Built, Thom Neighbors
Governor's Trophy: “The Gold Rush” from Downey Rose Float Association; Self-Built, Thom Neighbors
Governor's Trophy: “The Gold Rush” from Downey Rose Float Association; Self-Built, Thom Neighbors
Princess’ Trophy: “Doing Good in the World” from Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Princess’ Trophy: “Doing Good in the World” from Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.; Phoenix Decorating Company, Michelle Lofthouse
Past Presidents Trophy: “Field of Dreams!” from American Armenian Rose Float Association; Phoenix Decorating Company
Past Presidents Trophy: “Field of Dreams!” from American Armenian Rose Float Association; Phoenix Decorating Company
Past Presidents Trophy: “Field of Dreams!” from American Armenian Rose Float Association; Phoenix Decorating Company
Isabella Coleman Trophy: “Books Bring Us Together” from The UPS Store, Inc.; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Isabella Coleman Trophy: “Books Bring Us Together” from The UPS Store, Inc.; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Isabella Coleman Trophy: “Books Bring Us Together” from The UPS Store, Inc.; Paradiso Parade Floats, Charles Meier
Bob Hope Humor Trophy: “Backyard Rocketeer” from La Cañada Flintridge TOR; Self-Built, Renee' Hoss-Johnson & Brianne Johnson
Bob Hope Humor Trophy: “Backyard Rocketeer” from La Cañada Flintridge TOR; Self-Built, Renee' Hoss-Johnson & Brianne Johnson
Bob Hope Humor Trophy: “Backyard Rocketeer” from La Cañada Flintridge TOR; Self-Built, Renee' Hoss-Johnson & Brianne Johnson
Bob Hope Humor Trophy: “Backyard Rocketeer” from La Cañada Flintridge TOR; Self-Built, Renee' Hoss-Johnson & Brianne Johnson
Bob Hope Humor Trophy: “Backyard Rocketeer” from La Cañada Flintridge TOR; Self-Built, Renee' Hoss-Johnson & Brianne Johnson
Mayor's Trophy: “The Cat’s Away” from Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn.; Self-Built, Richard Burrow
Mayor's Trophy: “The Cat’s Away” from Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn.; Self-Built, Richard Burrow
Mayor's Trophy: “The Cat’s Away” from Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn.; Self-Built, Richard Burrow
Mayor's Trophy: “The Cat’s Away” from Sierra Madre Rose Float Assn.; Self-Built, Richard Burrow
Tournament Volunteers Trophy: “Be Your Own Knight” from Torrance Rose Float Association; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Tournament Volunteers Trophy: “Be Your Own Knight” from Torrance Rose Float Association; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Tournament Volunteers Trophy: “Be Your Own Knight” from Torrance Rose Float Association; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Tournament Volunteers Trophy: “Be Your Own Knight” from Torrance Rose Float Association; Fiesta Parade Floats, Art Aguirre
Community Pride
Dedicated Folks
Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn., City of Hope, Occupational Therapy Association of California, National Hockey League, Kaiser Permanente, City of Alhambra, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Assn.
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association “Home Tweet Home” Self Built
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association “Home Tweet Home” Self Built
Burbank Tournament of Roses Association “Home Tweet Home” Self Built
City of Hope “The Miracle of Science with Soul” Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Hope “The Miracle of Science with Soul” Phoenix Decorating Company
Occupational Therapy Association of California “Celebrating a Century of Occupational Therapy” Fiesta Parade Floats
Occupational Therapy Association of California “Celebrating a Century of Occupational Therapy” Fiesta Parade Floats
Occupational Therapy Association of California “Celebrating a Century of Occupational Therapy” Fiesta Parade Floats
Occupational Therapy Association of California “Celebrating a Century of Occupational Therapy” Fiesta Parade Floats
Occupational Therapy Association of California “Celebrating a Century of Occupational Therapy” Fiesta Parade Floats
National Hockey League, NHL “A Century of NHL Greatness” Phoenix Decorating Company
National Hockey League, NHL “A Century of NHL Greatness” Phoenix Decorating Company
National Hockey League, NHL “A Century of NHL Greatness” Phoenix Decorating Company
Kaiser Permanente “50 Years of Helping People Grow” Fiesta Parade Floats
Kaiser Permanente “50 Years of Helping People Grow” Fiesta Parade Floats
Kaiser Permanente “50 Years of Helping People Grow” Fiesta Parade Floats
Kaiser Permanente “50 Years of Helping People Grow” Fiesta Parade Floats
Kaiser Permanente “50 Years of Helping People Grow” Fiesta Parade Floats
City of Alhambra “No Call Too Small” Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Alhambra “No Call Too Small” Phoenix Decorating Company
City of Alhambra “No Call Too Small” Phoenix Decorating Company
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association “Never Give Up” Self Built
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association “Never Give Up” Self Built
Serving Others
Kiwanis International, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, United Sikh Mission, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Lions Club International, Lutheran Laymen’s League
Just a few words about the Lutheran Laymen’s League float: The entry celebrates both the quincentenary of the Protestant Reformation and the centenary of the LLL. Celebrations have occurred and are continuing all over the world. For Lutherans and Reformed churches, the Three Solas inscribed on the bells—scripture alone, faith alone, grace alone—are foundational doctrines.
Kiwanis International “Children’s Dreams, The World’s Potential” Phoenix Decorating Company
Kiwanis International “Children’s Dreams, The World’s Potential” Phoenix Decorating Company
Kiwanis International “Children’s Dreams, The World’s Potential” Phoenix Decorating Company
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float “Through the Ages” Phoenix Decorating Company
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float “Through the Ages” Phoenix Decorating Company
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float “Through the Ages” Phoenix Decorating Company
United Sikh Mission “Together We Rise” Phoenix Decorating Company
United Sikh Mission “Together We Rise” Phoenix Decorating Company
United Sikh Mission “Together We Rise” Phoenix Decorating Company
United Sikh Mission “Together We Rise” Phoenix Decorating Company
Shriners Hospitals for Children “Anything Is Possible” Phoenix Decorating Company
Shriners Hospitals for Children “Anything Is Possible” Phoenix Decorating Company
Shriners Hospitals for Children “Anything Is Possible” Phoenix Decorating Company
Lions Club International “Celebrating 100 Years of Service” Phoenix Decorating Company
Lions Club International “Celebrating 100 Years of Service” Phoenix Decorating Company
Lions Club International “Celebrating 100 Years of Service” Phoenix Decorating Company