2025 Float

Presenting the 2025 Float = On The Road With Rotary!

 

Fundraising

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

International Service Club President's Summit

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

2024 WINNER OF THE LEISHMAN PUBLIC SPIRIT TROPHY

Most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant

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 inteviewed 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]

Donations

About your Donation – Donations by Mail

Donors for the 2023 Float

Donations Received February 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023

Individual Donations
District Donations
Club Donations

About the Ambassador Program

The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Inc. presents “On The Road With Rotary The Magic of Rotary” the theme for our 2025, 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 2025 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 2025 Float
  • The annual theme pin for the 2025 Float
  • An official RRPFC hat in blue or yellow
  • A drawing ticket to be a rider on the 2025 Float which is exclusive to Ambassadors only.

If you would like to be considered for an Ambassadorship contact Wade Nomura 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 PDT

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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on the Float

 

2025 Float Riders and Outwalkers

2025 Tournament of Roses Theme

“Best Day Ever!”

“The 2025 theme celebrates life’s best moments – those unexpected times that bring a smile, warm our hearts and fill us with joy. From a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the simplest pleasures, each is indelibly etched into our memory,” explained Morales. “Together, we celebrate where we’ve been and what we look forward to. It’s about family, friends, and community and what we have to celebrate – and to be thankful for. On New Year’s Day and throughout the year, let’s celebrate the times that make up our Best Day Ever!”

2024-2025 Rotary Theme

RI President-elect Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.

History of the Rotary Rose Parade Float

A few of the floats…….

The On-Line Store

Order your
Hats, Shirts and Jackets

Your purchases support the Float!

Gene Hernandez, Chair, 2025 Float
Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 92502
Pasadena, CA 91109-2502
[email protected]

Float Builder
Phoenix Decorating Company


Our Sponsors

Foothill Credit Union

Mason & Associates, Inc.

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Crestview Cadillac

Rotary Club of Arcadia

 

 

Rotary Club of Morinville

Ontario CANADA

 

 

 

Rotary Club of Perkasie