Rose Float

Express your creative talents while representing Cal Poly in a long-standing University tradition. Students decide on an original float theme and manage the entire project. From design and mechanics to construction and decoration, Rose Float is an unforgettable hands-on experience for student volunteers.


Tuxedo Air Cal Poly Universities rose float
the Rose Float volunteers
Car B Bee on the 2012 Cal Poly universities' Rose Float
students and volunteers working on the Rose Float during Deco Week
penguin detail on the Rose Float

Hours

Office

Mon - Thu 10am - 4pm


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Contact

Rose Float Office
1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0675
Building 65, Room 111F
Phone: (805) 756-1268
Email Rose Float


Rose Float Blog

  • Accepting Submissions for Concept Contest

    • We are officially accepting submissions for Concept Contest! Every year we hold Concept Contest to determine the theme of our next float! Concepts can be submitted from anyone, must be 11″x17″ or smaller, and can be in color or black and white. Amazing drawing skills are NOT a requirement. It’s all about the idea behind the drawing [...]

  • Deco Week and the 2013 Rose Parade!

    • Happy New Year Everyone! Here’s a short recap of the past couple of weeks: December 26th-December 31st we had what we call Deco Week where all of the organic materials are put on the float. If you’ve been checking on our facebook, you’ll see we’ve posted a lot of photos of the process. Special thanks [...]


Get Involved

Volunteer on the Cal Poly Rose Float team, be a part of this fun, hands-on experience and create memories of a lifetime. The team meets almost every Saturday, either in San Luis Obispo or Pomona, to work on the design, construction or floral aspects of the float. Get to know other students from San Luis Obispo and Pomona campuses, develop leadership skills and be a part of a historic tradition.