The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee’s 31st consecutive entry in the
Tournament of Roses Parade truly celebrates the work of Rotarians
worldwide. The theme of the 2010 parade is “A Cut Above the Rest” and
the theme of our float is “Service Above the Rest”.
The float is not a project of Rotary International, and no Rotary
International funds are used. Our ability to enter a float is dependent
solely on the generosity of Rotarians. Traditionally the Rotary
International President will attend the New Years Day festivities and
this year we are honored to have President John Kenny join us as we
celebrate “Service Above the Rest”.
Leading up to January 1st, as in past years, we will have hundreds of
volunteers, who will donate thousands of hours in preparing the
decorations and applying them to the float. Many Rotarians work on the
float, but Rotaract and Interact members do most of the work. They enjoy
the challenge and pride of ownership in the working on the float. The
entire float must be covered with natural materials: flowers, seeds,
husks, etc.
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee appreciates continued support
from across the United States and Canada, and we look forward to this
year’s participation in the annual Tournament of Roses. What better way
to promote Rotary than by a beautiful float in the 121st Tournament of
Roses Parade seen worldwide by about 300 million people from over 200
countries on New Years Day.
We thank you in advance for your support and your help!
Yours in Rotary service,
William H. Peloquin, M.D., 2010 Chair
PDG, District 5320, 2005 -2006