Somebody has to judge the floats.
The Tournament of Roses on Sept. 12 announced it judges for the upcoming 136th Rose Parade, on Jan. 1.
Morgan Anderson, Bill Brzeski and Drew Rios will be the judges who will evaluate the Rose Parade floats for the 2025 Float Awards.
Tournament officials said each judge brings a unique perspective — whether it’s in botanical artistry and floristry education, Hollywood set design or innovative floral creations.
Downey residents got to have an up-close look at their award-winning Rose Parade float in the Embassy Suites parking lot on Firestone Boulevard for a few days, in Downey on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. The city’s Rose Float Association displays its work each year, selling the flowers right off the float, accepting donations, and possible gaining future volunteers. .. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
The 2025 Float Awards will be announced at 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, right before the Rose Parade gets going.
Each year, they select 24 float awards, highlighting the top winners in three categories: Float Design, Floral Presentation and Entertainment Value.
They look for innovative designs and great execution, which showcase floral artistry and creativity.
It all must align with this year’s theme, “Best Day Ever!”
The big fish is the Sweepstakes Trophy, given to the most beautiful entry encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment.
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