2025 Float

Presenting the 2025 Float – On The Road With Rotary
2026 Float Theme Coming Soon!

Fundraising

Committee members visit Rotary Clubs in North America to raise money for the float.

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2025 International Service Club President's Summit

Every year Rotary sponsors a Summit with the International Presidents of Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis and Optimists.

About the Summit

On The Road With Rotary in 2025

2025 Winner - Tournament Volunteer Award

Most Outstanding Floral Presentation for a float under 35 feet in length.

Decorate the 2025 float

Dedicate a Rose

Rose Dedications

Marti Rosenberg for Brett Morey - Dear friend and inspiration

Marti Rosenberg for Adam and Marti Rosenberg - 43 years of marriage

Marti Rosenberg for Adam Rosenberg - Love of my life

Miriam Keener for Wayne Manzione - Service Above Self, always

Miriam Keener for Sue Longson - Service Above Self, always

Miriam Keener for Ken and Helen Englehart - For your lifetime support of Rotary

Susan Brasel for Teri Benavidez - Thanks for your ongoing support

Susan Brasel for Honorable Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez - Thanks for your ongoing support

Susan Brasel for Dr Stacy Speedlin Gonzalez - Thanks for your ongoing support

Randy Rascati for Ray Bushnell - Great working with you on the Float Committee.

Randy Rascati for Myra Allen - Great working with you on the Float Committee.

Randy Rascati for Raghada Khoury - Great working with you on the Float Committee.

Charlotte M. Leas for Edward M. Paltani - Love you forever.

Charlotte M. Leas for Richard J. Leas - Love you forever.

Charlotte M. Leas for Fred J. Leas - Love you forever.

Sophie Uplinger for Celia "Sally" Perez - In love & honor of my beautiful mommy

Pamela Crawford for Jeff Ehlers - My twin...wish we had done life together

Pamela Crawford for Larry Ehlers - Thanks for always believing in me, Dad

Pamela Crawford for Judy Ehlers - Miss you, mom...and you are my guardian angel

Dyan Blozan for Loretta Beatty - Miss you, Nana!

Dyan Blozan for John Butts - We miss you, Papa John!

Dyan Blozan for Loretta Butts - Thanks for the experience, Mom!

Douglas Taylor for LaDonna Hatch - A warm, friendly soul dedicated to her family and sorely missed.

Darrin Hallman for Brent Naegle

Darrin Hallman for Heidi Hallman

Darrin Hallman for Rachael Thomas

Debra K. Longacre for Elizabeth White - Strength and prayers

Debra K. Longacre for Berta Lestar - Love and friendship

Debra K. Longacre for Rodrigo Ross - Thoughts & prayers for your Father

Brett Morey for Brett and Karla - Come visit us at the Morey de Prieto Surf Ranch

Brett Morey for Joanne Morey and Jerry Lord - We love you Mom and Jerry

Brett Morey for Marcelino and Maria Prieto - We love you Papa y Mama

Douglas Taylor for PDG Michael Procter - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.

Douglas Taylor for Rotarian Sandy Marron - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.

Douglas Taylor for PDG John Enger - A wonderful Rotarian and friend sorely missed.

Kay Pitts - In memory of the greatest companion DG Sherry Sim could have, her dog Riley.

Gerald Paulus for Elizabeth A

Gerald Paulus for Marie A Paulus

Gerald Paulus for Gerald E. Paulus

Randy Pote for PDG Talee Crowe - Thank you for your leadership and especially, friendship!!

To Lisa Scaglione for our continuing gift of quilts

Jennifer Strong - Rotary and all of Lake County

Randy Pote for Dolly Tucker - Thanks for everything!!

Randy Pote for Carol Schull - Thanks for everything!!

Brenda Cressey - To my good friend and awesome human being - Randy Pote.

Randy Pote for Mina Charn Elliott - Family missing you.

Marlene Watts for Carol Mason - In Memory of Carol Mason, District 7430

Donna J Brown for Clarence and Pauline Wasser - To the best parents in heaven.

Glenn Fong for Elise Fong - In loving memory of the greatest wife, friend, mother and Rotary Governor spouse!

Janice Kurth for Joanne Hall Pavey - Mom loved the Rose Parade and the Floats. This is in honor of her beautiful life of 86 years.

Lucinda De Mint for Rotary Float Donation

Jacqueline McPheeters for Mac - In memory of my husband, Mac

Cheryl Vonhoff for Peter Haurykiewicz

Cheryl Vonhoff for Lorraine Vonhoff

Cheryl Vonhoff for Frank Vonhoff

Phil Lusher for Larry and Vicky Skaggs

Phil Lusher for Hilda Lusher

Phil Lusher for Beryl Beveridge

Randy T. Pote for Hugh & Charlotte Pote, Cyndi Pote Willey - Love and miss you three.

Randy T. Pote for Beth Anderson Pote - The float started it all.

Randy T. Pote for The World Class Governor classmates of mine.

Randy T. Pote for Joyce Helmer and Debbie Longacre - The happiest of recent birthdays!!

Steven Henderson for All my family members - Love you all.

Steven Henderson for All military service - Thank you for your service and dedication.

Steven Henderson for All first responders - Thank you for your service and dedication.

Dorothy Labahn for Doroty Q. Hull

Dorothy Labahn for Charles Hull

Dorothy Labahn for Patricia Medina Jungels

Jill Mair for Keagan Martin - Love, Aunt Jill

Jill Mair for Camryn Fultcher - Love, Aunt Jill

Jill Mair for Mikaela Martin - Love, Aunt Jill

Suellan Christian for James Christian

Suellan Christian for Phyllis Christian

Suellan Christian for All Veterans

Bruce Quinn for Hannah Quinn - My "little miss sunshine"

Stephanie A. Urchick

President, Rotary International
2024-2025

Dear Rotary Family,

As the President of Rotary International, I am thrilled to express my wholehearted support for the 2025 Rotary Rose Parade Float.

Our organization’s theme for 2025, “Magic of Rotary – the float theme is “On the Road with Rotary,” perfectly embodies the essence of our global mission. It is a joy to see this theme come to life through the vibrant and captivating design of our parade float.

The Rotary Rose Parade Float serves as a powerful representation of the work we do globally to bring positive change and uplift communities. Rotary’s impact knows no bounds, as we tirelessly address issues such as education, health, water and sanitation, peacebuilding, and economic development.

By participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade, we have a remarkable opportunity to showcase the reach and significance of Rotary’s worldwide efforts. The float acts as a testament to the boundless possibilities that arise when Rotarians come together with a shared vision of service.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to Rotary’s mission. Together, through initiatives like the Rotary Rose Parade Float, we continue to create magic, bringing hope and inspiration to communities worldwide.

Yours in Rotary,
Stephanie A. Urchick

Message from the Chair -

Gene Hernandez
2025 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee

Check out this interview with our Chairperson Gene Hernandez who was recently interviewed on the ABC News Program – The Southern California Business Report with Yvette Walker.

Welcome to the official website of the Rotary Rose Parade Float for the highly anticipated 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade! We are filled with immense joy and excitement as we extend our warmest greetings and invite you to join us on this remarkable journey of celebration and service.

As the Chair of the Rotary Rose Parade Float committee, I am honored to lead a dedicated group of volunteers, Rotarians, and community supporters in creating an awe-inspiring float that embodies Rotary’s core values.

The theme for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade is “Best Day Ever,” and our Rotary International theme is “Magic of Rotary – our Float Theme 2025- On the Road with Rotary.”

We believe in the power of collective action and the strength inherent in our global network. Through this float, our aim is to showcase the transformative impact of Rotary’s service projects in communities, both locally and across borders. The Tournament of Roses Parade provides a prestigious platform to share our message of service above self with millions of viewers around the world, inspiring hope and igniting change.

We invite you to explore our website, www.rotaryfloat.org, where you will find a wealth of information about our float, its design, and the incredible individuals involved in bringing it to life. Discover the history of Rotary’s participation in the Parade, learn about the vital causes we support, and find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference.

Whether you are a member of the Rotary family, a potential sponsor, a media representative, or simply an enthusiast of the Rose Parade and its cherished traditions, we thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. As the countdown to January 1, 2025, begins, we encourage you to stay connected with us through our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates and opportunities to participate.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who make this ambitious project possible. Your dedication and generosity are truly the driving force behind our success.

On behalf of the entire Rotary Rose Parade Float committee, we look forward to sharing the beauty, inspiration, and impact of our float with the world in 2025.

Together, let us make some magic and make a difference in the world.

Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 92502
Pasadena, CA 91109-2502
[email protected]

Click Here to Contact the Committee About the Ambassador Program

About the Ambassador Program

The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Inc. will soon unveil our the theme for our 2026, float.

Any Rotarian in good standing contributing $500, can become a Float Ambassador at his or her request. She/He must pledge to advocate for support (monetary/volunteer) for the 2026 Float at their Rotary Club, District, Zone and any RI events they attend. If support materials needed they will be supplied upon timely request.

In exchange for their donation, they will receive the following:

A personalized RRPFC jacket
A patch of the 2026 Float
The annual theme pin for the 2026 Float
An official RRPFC hat in blue or yellow
A drawing ticket to be a rider on the 2026 Float which is exclusive to Ambassadors only.

If you would like to be considered for an Ambassadorship contact Dwight Perry at [email protected]

Pictures and Biographies of Last Years Ambassadors

Allen, Myra
Campbell, Lloyd
Casper, Don
Crawford, Pamela
Gomez, Glenn
Gump, Tom
Hernandez, Gene
Montanez, Eugene
Morgan, Ken
Nomura, Wade
Ouweleen, Dan
Paulus, Marie
Perry, Dwight
Phillips, Leo
Pote, Randy
Rosenberg, Adam
Rosenberg, Marti
Ross, Debi
Roy, Lucie
Skaggs, Larry
Stephens, Walt
Thomas, Daniel
Wilson, Desiree

Altadena, CA
Bakersfield Breakfast, CA
Bakersfield East, CA
Castro Valley, CA
Claremont Sunrise, CA
Goleta Noontime, CA
Henderson After Hours, NV
Las Vegas Summerlin, NV
Monrovia, CA
Montebello, CA
Morinville Sturgeon, AB Canada
Oceanside, CA
Peoria North, AZ
Rialto Noon, CA
Santee-Lakeside, CA
Temecula Sunrise, CA

Public Zoom Meeting - Thursdays 10:00am - 10:20am PST

Every Thursday the RRPFC holds a short Video Meeting for the public to join and ask us questions about the Float and our promotion of Rotary. It starts at 10:00am Pacific Time and ends at 10:20 am or until questions are answered. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!

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2025 Float Riders and Outwalkers

Meet our 2025 Riders and Outwalkers

2026 Tournament of Roses Theme

“The Magic in Teamwork”

PASADENA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2025) – Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses newly installed President Mark Leavens, announced the 2026 theme, “The Magic in Teamwork.” The theme celebrates the sense of accomplishment in knowing that by working together, we can collectively achieve outcomes so much richer than we can ever experience as individuals.

The 2026 theme poster honors the organizations, agencies and community partners that make America’s New Year Celebration possible. Embroidered team patches from public safety partners, service organizations, and other parade participants reflect the teamwork demonstrated in working toward a common goal, to overcome challenges and produce amazing results. The poster embodies “The Magic in Teamwork”—not just in grand achievements, but in everyday moments of support, encouragement and shared success.

2025-2026 Rotary International Message

RI President-elect Mário César Martins de Camargo calls us to Unite for Good. By using the power of human connection to welcome new members, collaborate on service projects, and build our global impact, Rotary members create positive change.