23 Floats Win ‘Good Times’ Trophies
Trophies were awarded to 23 floats in the 113th Tournament of Roses with the parade theme “Good Times.†The winners, including theme and sponsor:
Sweepstakes Trophy: “Animal Ambassadors,†Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing.
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy: “A Day in the Park,†City of Long Beach.
President’s Trophy: “The Wonderland of Imagination,†Florist’s Transworld Delivery.
Grand Marshal’s Trophy: “Good Vibrations,†Eastman Kodak.
Directors’ Trophy: “Building a Better World,†American Society of Civil Engineers.
Theme Trophy: “Springtime in the Neighborhood,†National Assn. of Home Builders.
Judges’ Special Trophy: “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave,†Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Queen’s Trophy: “Garden Party,†Bayer Advanced Garden.
Isabella Coleman Trophy: “Guiding Good Times,†Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Princesses’ Trophy: “California Here I Come,†City of Torrance.
Animation Trophy: “Help Is on the Way,†Farmers Insurance Group.
Fantasy Trophy: “Picnic,†City of Alhambra.
Humor Trophy: “Rock Concert,†Dr Pepper Co.
International Trophy: “Enjoying Taiwan,†China Airlines Ltd.
National Trophy: “Fun on the 4th,†Smart & Final.
Governor’s Trophy: “La Fiesta de los Ninos,†Subway Restaurants.
Founders’ Trophy: “Mother Nature’s Playground,†Downey Rose Float Assn.
Mayor’s Trophy: “Too Much Fun,†City of St. Louis.
Tournament Special Trophy: “Purr-fect Garden Party,†Whiskas.
Tournament Volunteers’ Trophy: “Grandma’s House,†Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Extraordinaire Trophy: “Born in the USA,†American Honda Motor Co.
Past Presidents’ Trophy: “Once Upon a Bath Time,†Ivory Soap.
Craftsman Award: “Having a Blast,†British Petroleum.
Source: Associated Press