I've lived in LA almost 20 years and for the first time, I went to the Rose Parade this year. Elaine and Alex invited a few people over for New Year's Eve and we made it a slumber party. We all got up at 5a for hot chocolate and coffee and started the walk to the start of the parade. When we got about half way up Orange Grove, the floats were lined up getting ready for their moment in the sun. The detail on them is really remarkable. There was a large crowd when we finally found a spot near the start of the parade. It really is a very different experience seeing this live. The crowd's excitement is infectious and everyone cheers for all of the bands, all of the floats, all of the horses. The highlight for me was George Lucas as Grand Marshall, the Storm Trooper battalion, the Star Wars band and Chewbacca. This photo is a detail of one of the sea themed floats. There was a strong citrus aroma wafting from this fish.
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