2004 Rose Parade float by Longaberger. We won the President's Award

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The styrofoam model of the float All floats have styrofoam models. This is the model for the ESGR float.

Dec. 26th - The tent where most of Fiesta Floats floats are finished.

Dec. 26th - The float in its early stages
Dec. 28th - Detailed work on the goose beaks.
Dec. 28th - Gluing split peas on the geese beaks in 45 degree weather.
Dec. 30th - The finished geese heads Dec. 29th - Malaleuca bark being glued on the swing.
Dec. 30th - Lots of scaffolding Flag work Dec. 29th - Misc. work Dec. 29th - Fresh greenery is starting to be put on.
A few of the dozens of Longaberger volunteers. A great group! Dec. 29th - More greenery Dec. 30th - a completed dog. Covered in pampas grass. Dec. 30th - The completed flag.
Dec. 31st - Joy standing next to the finished float just after judging. Dec. 31st - Showing off my fantastic bridge work. Dec. 31st - The float ready for final judging. During judging.
Joy next to the chipmunk on the Rain Bird float for scale. Starbuck's float. There was an incredible amount of detail inside the float that few could see. There was an incredible amount of detail inside the float that few could see. Some really gorgeous flowers.
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