South Pasadena’s oldest float is set to appear in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1. Volunteers build the parade float entirely, a feat only five other organizations can claim. As costs for supplies, services, flowers, and other natural materials continue to rise, the 2024 float is expected to cost $150,000.
To help preserve this beloved tradition, here are six ways you can offer support:
- Buy a raffle ticket to the “Ultimate Tournament of Roses Experience.” First prize: 4 tickets to the Rose Bowl Game in premium seating. Second: 4 VIP tickets to the Rose Parade in the reviewing section. Third: $300 cash. The drawing will be held on December 6. Purchase at sptor.org. To pay by check: make a check to SPTOR and send it to SPTOR, P.O. Box 3662, South Pasadena, CA 91031. Questions? Email avlacich@gmail.com.
- Attend “Crunch Time” Dinner Party 6-10 p.m. December 29, War Memorial Bldg. “Disco” theme. Admission: $75. Catered dinner, silent and live auctions, raffle. Purchase at auctria.events/SPTORCRUNCH—questions: email wende@sptor.org. Questions on tickets: email etphonhom@aol.com.
- Bid for excellent offerings at an online auction at Auctria.events/SPTORCRUNCH accessible 24 hours a day from December 28 to December 31 at noon.
- Volunteer to help build or decorate the float. Visit sptor.org/volunteer for information. Sign up for four-hour shifts to decorate. Email construction@sptor.org for information on joining the building team.
- Buy unique Tournament of Roses merchandise and See’s candy. See the catalog at sptor.org/support-us, then select “Click Here to Shop Our Souvenir Booth.” Or shop at the souvenir booth at the War Memorial Building float site 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Pay by credit card online. Checks are accepted at the site.
- Donate to the cause. Go to sptor.org to donate.
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