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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"Something Spectacular" -
Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"Up And Away" -
Awards:
Clayton Hannon Award
(Best Self-Built float from a Community/Civic Event) -
Princesses:
Katie Busse
Maria Stogianis
Alishia Beck
Laura Nevenner
Trivia
- A hot air balloon taking off from a park was portrayed on the float.
- The float was decorated with shrubs, flowers, a rock wall, a walkway, & a balloon that actually lifted about 4' off the base of the float.
- The music "Up, Up, & Away in my Beautiful Balloon" sounded from the float.
- Chairmen: Bob & Ruthie Brown