Cal Poly Rose Float
Join the tradition.
Since 1949, students from San Luis Obispo and Pomona have worked together to create the joint Cal Poly Universities float. The float is an annual tradition carried on by Cal Poly students. Gain a true Learn by Doing experience through helping to design and build the only student-built float in the Rose Parade.
Stop by the Cal Poly Rose Float booth Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., on Dexter Lawn during Cal Poly Open House Club Showcase! Stay tuned for details about “Float 101” coming in May at the Rose Float Lab.
2023 Float Theme
Cal Poly Universities’ 2024 Float Theme — Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language
The theme for the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade sponsored by Honda has been announced and the Rose Float team is hard at work on their new design. Stay tuned for the announcement in September!
Rose Float Timeline
Students and volunteers work year-round to make the Cal Poly Rose Float experience a reality.
View Past Projects & Awards
For more than 70 years, the Cal Poly Universities Rose Float has cruised down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Explore past floats and award wins!
The Lab
Visit the on-campus lab and office to see where ideas happen and visions come to life.
Get Involved
Volunteers are needed year-round to help build, design, and decorate the float. Find out how you can get involved today!
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