Cal Poly Rose Float

Cal Poly Rose Float is a student-run organization based in Pomona, California. As a collaborative effort between Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the group is responsible for designing, building, financing, and decorating a float for the annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association’s Rose Parade. The organization's primary product is a float that is featured in the Rose Parade. This float is entirely student-built and decorated, showcasing the innovative design and engineering skills of the participating students. Since 1949, Cal Poly Rose Float has consistently pushed the boundaries of float design, pioneering various technological advancements in the parade. These innovations include the first use of hydraulics for animation in 1968, computer-controlled animation in 1978, fiber optics in 1982, animated decorations in 2014, and a color-changing floral effect in 2017. For more information about Cal Poly Rose Float, you can visit their website at rosefloat.org.