US EditionCan a Giant Rose Parade Seahorse Become the Largest Ever Animatronic Fish? The UPS Store Hopes So
The 34-foot-tall seahorse float highlights youth entrepreneurship and teamwork, with over $6.7 million donated to Junior Achievement by The UPS Store program since 2022.
- The UPS Store's 34-foot float will be judged at the Rosemont Pavilion in Pasadena on Dec. 31, aiming for a Guinness World Record at the 137th Rose Parade.
- The coral reef design celebrates teamwork and youth entrepreneurship through a Junior Achievement USA partnership, with The UPS Store Start Small, Grow Big program donating more than $6.7 million since 2022.
- Constructed from corn husk, sesame seed, orange slices, lentils and red carnations, the centerpiece is a colossal seahorse with a carousel of baby seahorses called frys.
- Four students from Dominguez High School in Compton will ride the float, which will travel the 5.5-mile Rose Parade route to showcase teamwork and inspire small-business owners, Sarah Casalan said.
- The UPS Store aims to set a Guinness World Record for Largest Animatronic Fish with its 34-foot seahorse float, which will be judged on Dec. 31 at the Rosemont Pavilion, highlighting its community and entrepreneurial message.
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San Bernardino Sun
Can a giant Rose Parade seahorse become the largest ever animatronic fish? The UPS Store hopes so
The tallest float in the 137th Rose Parade is aiming for another superlative en route to New Year’s Day. “Sharing Skills for Success,” The UPS Store’s eighth entry into the parade will measure 34-feet-tall, thanks to a colossal seahorse figure made out of corn husk, sesame seed, orange slices, whole and ground lentil, and red carnations. The seahorse figure will be judged at the Rosemont Pavilion in Pasadena on Dec. 31, in hopes of setting a Gui…
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OC RegisterRose Parade 2026 lineup: Your guide to every float, band and equestrian unit, in order
It’s time for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade — a New Year’s Day floral extravaganza like no other. “The Magic in Teamwork” is the theme, and parade fans can expect musical performances — starting with the Opening Spectacular, plus equestrian units, marching bands, dozens of floats (each adorned with tens of thousands of roses, carnations and other flowers plus natural elements) and more. Much more. What follows is a look at the floats, band…
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