1985
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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"A Touch of Classics"
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Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"Fantasia"
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Awards:
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Queen:
Lisa Sawyer
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Princesses:
Maria Mason
Shawn Bonnett
Kelly Julsen
Lisa Grant
Angie Bush
Trivia
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The float was 40' in length.
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They used Orchids, Roses, Mums, Glads, Daisies, & Lillies.
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The court wore authentic gowns from the 1940's.
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There were large "seed" paintings of famous musicians.
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Scooter Weir, John Fitzgerald, & David O'Brien rode on the ballroom platform.
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30,000 flowers were used.
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The fabricated glittering Rolls Royce was covered with gladiola petals.
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Chaperones: Diann Clarke & Jan Strickland.
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Drivers: Larry Bertsch & Frank DeShirlia.
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Chairmen: Donna Cross & Sharon Brown