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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"Melodies in Flowers" -
Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"Red Sails in the Sunset" -
Awards:
First Place - Cities Outside of Oregon under 5000 -
Princesses:
Iris Jystad
Sherry MckJamey
Mary Macchione
Karen Cook
Trivia
- The float almost didn't happen this year because of financial reasons.
- Donations were sought & free concerts given to help sell booster buttons at 50 cents each. Proceeds went to the funding. $700 was raised
- A stripped down car was used for the base of the float.
- 20,000 blossoms were used