More Than a Parade is a behind-the-scenes look at Pasadena's famed Tournament of Roses, told by longtime Tournament Volunteer and 2004 president Michael K. Riffey. Riffey shares stories of the hard work, drama and fun that go in to making the Pasadena Tournament of Roses one of the "gotta see" events on the nation's TV schedule. Preparation for next year's parade begins soon after the last street sweeper finishes cleaning up. Months of travel, auditions, design decisions, and logistical setbacks all come together for one day of glorious pageantry. Riffey introduces you to float designers and builders, parade queens, equestrian units, band members, and an army of sometimes contentious volunteers. He also answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the parade-and the Rose Bowl football game.
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Michael K. Riffey has spent over 30 years as a Pasadena Tournament of Roses volunteer. He served as Tournament president in 2004.Laura A. Adams is a teacher in the Redlands Unified School District in California.
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Having been a detail artist decorating Tournament of Roses parade floats for 20 years, this is truly a magnificent "behind the scenes" look at what it takes to make the Rose Parade the greatest parade of all time! Seeing pictures and reading descriptions of people and floats that I spent many an hour with was a very pleasant stroll back in time!
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