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How Judging Works at the Rose Parade<\/h3>\n

All floats entered in the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade are special, but less than half of all the floats receive special accolades, and December 31st<\/sup> is judgment day in Pasadena.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people don\u2019t realize that the judging actually takes place the day before the actual parade,\u201d said Past District Governor Jon…<\/p>\n

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How Judging Works at the Rose Parade<\/h3>\n

All floats entered in the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade are special, but less than half of all the floats receive special accolades, and December 31st<\/sup> is judgment day in Pasadena.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people don\u2019t realize that the judging actually takes place the day before the actual parade,\u201d said Past District Governor Jon Casteel, who is also Vice President of Lions Float Inc. \u201cWe gather everyone who\u2019s riding on the float and they have to smile and wave like they\u2019re actually riding in the Parade.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year the Tournament of Roses has selected Cheryl Cecchetto, James Folsom and Ren\u00e9 van Rems to be float judges for the 125th Rose Parade. Twenty-four of the 46 floral masterpieces entered in the parade will receive awards in a variety of categories and specifications. Judges\u2019 scores will be based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation and dramatic impact. Cecchetto, Folsom and van Rems were selected by the Tournament\u2019s Judging Committee, chaired by Richard De Jesu. Tournament of Roses President Scott Jenkins announces the winning floats the morning of January 1, 2014.<\/p>\n

\u201cRose Parade floats are designed, built and decorated by teams who put heart and soul into each unique presentation,\u201d said De Jesu. \u201cOur esteemed panel of judges looks at each float through a creative lens and identifies those elements that are most entertaining to viewers. All three judges bring a diverse set of skills that complement each other\u2019s knowledge in their profession.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can read more about the judges on the Tournament of Roses website here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Lions Rose Parade Float: Matteo’s Dream<\/h3>\n

Matteo\u2019s Dream, an inclusive playground built by Lions in Concord, Calif., for children of all abilities, was selected as the inspiration for this year\u2019s float design. You can read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the first time Lions have ever selected an actual project instead of a general concept as their float design<\/a>. Hopes are high that their float entry this year will take home one of the coveted trophies.<\/p>\n

Rose Parade Trophies<\/h3>\n

Below is a list of some of the trophies awarded annual at the parade from Pasadena Star<\/i><\/a>:<\/p>\n