Here are judges’ picks for top floats in Rose Parade 2024

The San Diego Zoo snagged the top award as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced the 23 floats earning honors in the 135th Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1.

Here are the 2024 honorees:

Sweepstakes: Most beautiful entry, encompassing float design, floral presentation and entertainment, SAN DIEGO ZOO IT ALL STARTED WITH A ROAR AES

Americana: Most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions, THE COWGIRL CHANNEL COWGIRLS RULE PHOENIX

Animation: Most outstanding use of animation, TRADER JOE’S A ONE, A TWO,…A ONE-TWO- THREE BROCCOLI! PHOENIX

Bob Hope Humor: Most whimsical and amusing float, THE UPS STORE, INC. THE BEAT OF ACHIEVEMENT FIESTA

Crown City Innovator: Most outstanding use of imagination, innovation and technology, CAL POLY UNIVERSITIES SHOCK & ROLL-POWERING MUSIC CURRENT SELF- BUILT

Director: Most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials, PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY / HILL’S PET NUTRITION FEED THE LOVE AES

Extraordinaire: Most extraordinary float, VISIT NEWPORT BEACH JINGLE ON THE WAVES PHOENIX

Fantasy: Most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination, CITY OF ALHAMBRA KEEP DREAMING PHOENIX

Founder: Most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization, SOUTH PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION BOOGIE FEVER SELF- BUILT

Golden State: Most outstanding depiction of life in California, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION FLOWER POWER SELF- BUILT

Grand Marshal: Most outstanding creative concept and float design AMERICAN ARMENIAN ROSE FLOAT ASSOC. ARMENIAN MELODIES AES

International: Most outstanding float from outside the United States, CODING FOR VETERANS SOUNDS OF SUCCESS PHOENIX

Isabella Coleman: Most outstanding presentation of color and color harmony through floral design, CORE KIDNEY FOUNDATION GIFT OF LIFE: A TUNE THAT NEVER FADES PHOENIX

Judges: Most outstanding float design and dramatic impact, ONELEGACY DONATE LIFE WOVEN TOGETHER-THE DANCE OF LIFE FIESTA

Leishman Public Spirit: Most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant, ROTARY ROSE PARADE FLOAT COMMITTEE CLEAN WATER – THE MUSIC OF LIFE PHOENIX

Mayor: Most outstanding float from a participating city BURBANK TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION CATERPILLAR MELODY SELF- BUILT

Past President: Most outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials, VISIT LAUDERDALE EVERYONE UNDER THE SUN AES

President: Most outstanding use and presentation of flowers, KAISER PERMANENTE SYMPHONY OF YOU FIESTA

Princess: Most outstanding floral presentation among entries 35 feet and under in length, CITY OF TORRANCE THE LYRICAL CALL OF NATURE FIESTA

Queen: Most outstanding presentation of roses, SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION ENCHANTED MUSIC BOX SELF- BUILT

Showmanship: Most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment, LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM EXPLORE LOUSIANA FIESTA

Theme: Most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade Theme, WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT TOGETHER IN HARMONY PHOENIX

Tournament Volunteer: Most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length, KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL SERVING IN HARMONY PHOENIX

Wrigley Legacy: Most outstanding display of floral presentation, float design and entertainment, DOWNEY ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION RHYTHM OF THE CARRIBBEAN SELF- BUILT

Source: Orange County Register