The Road to the Rose Parade: Behind the Blooms

Join us for a special edition of On the Road with Paul Ward as we go behind the scenes near Pasadena, CA, to prepare for the iconic New Year’s Day Parade of Roses. Paul introduces Wade Nomura of the Carpinteria Rotary Club, who shares his insights about Rotary’s involvement in the parade, this year’s theme, “On the Road with Rotary,” and the fascinating float-building process. Discover how the floats are funded, meet the riders and walkers participating in the parade, and hear Wade’s inspiring story of his connection to Rotary and its mission. Learn about this year’s Rotary International President, Stephanie Hicks, from Pittsburgh, PA, and the special riders featured on the 2025 Rotary float. Get inspired by Rotary’s impactful work and find out how you can get involved with the parade and the organization.

 

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What you'll in this episode:

0:00 Introduction to this very special edition of On the Road with Paul Ward on location in Pasadena, CA preparing for the 2025 New Years Day Rose Parade

0:45 Some behind the scenes footage

4:21 Paul introduces our guest Wade Nomura of the Carpinteria Rotary Club

5:51 Wade tells us about his involvement in Rotary and what the Rotary is doing at the Rose Parade and reveals this year’s theme, “On the Road with Rotary.”

7:52 The float building process

9:48 How the float is paid for and the riders and walkers in the parade

11:30 The back story of Wade’s involvement with Rotary and what Rotary is

12:56 Where to learn more, and more ways to get involved with the parade and with Rotary

14:15 Special riders on the 2025 Rotary float and this year’s Rotary International President and rider, Stephanie Hicks, from Pittsburgh, PA.

16:09 A special Thank You to our sponsor: Opus Escrow

 

Related Episodes:
Rotary’s Global Impact & Future Leadership with Margarida Eidson
Desert Dreams: The Palms, Wonder Valley’s Artistic Oasis

Rotary International:
https://www.rotary.org/

Rose Parade Rotary Float:
www.rotaryfloat.org

Contact Paul Ward:
805-479-5004
paul@homeandranchteam.com

 

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