Roughly 7,000 hours of volunteer time spent so far, 13,000 projected in helping to build City’s Rose Parade float
Thousands of individuals have contributed about 7,000 hours of volunteer time so far – with an additional 6,000 hours anticipated – helping build the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float entitled “Making a Splash.” The volunteer support has illustrated passion for the community float-decorating activities leading up to the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade. With New [...]
Official Tournament of Roses Parade souvenir merchandise selling fast for the holidays
Since the City began selling its official Tournament of Roses Parade souvenir merchandise for the holidays, the items have been selling like hotcakes. The merchandise, which range from $2 to $15, include Rose Parade T-shirts and sweatshirts; commemorative pins; a float patch; and the official souvenir Rose Parade Program. The items, which have been available [...]
City’s 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade float riders represent Mission Viejo’s history, future
Mission Viejo’s Tournament of Roses Parade float riders reflect the fabric of this 20-year-old City, which has a long, proud tradition of embracing and nurturing its cultures, heritage, history and future. The design of the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float, “Making a Splash,” illustrates life in this south Orange County City of roughly 98,000 and [...]
Official Tournament of Roses Parade souvenir merchandise on sale for holidays
With the holiday season approaching and excitement floating through town about the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float, the City is now offering official Tournament of Roses Parade souvenir merchandise for sale. The merchandise – great stocking stuffers and holiday gifts – is available at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center from 1 to [...]
Deadline nears for residents to be a part of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to ride atop City’s 2009 Rose Parade float
Residents wanting the chance to ride atop the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float have until Oct. 31 to apply for what could be an “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. All residents are sought to enter a specific category to win a chance to ride on the City’s flower-bedecked float during the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan.1, [...]
Residents are ‘Making a Splash’ by volunteering to help build City’s Rose Parade float
More than 1,200 people have already signed on to help build the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float entitled “Making a Splash” – demonstrating enthusiasm for the community float-decorating and related activities that kick off in October. Volunteers are still sought to participate in the community project, which is meant to unify residents, homeowner associations, non-profit [...]
Citizens say Mission Viejo’s float will ‘Make a Splash’ in Rose Parade
The City’s 2009 Rose Parade float will be “Making a Splash” in the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade – as the results of the City’s float-naming contest were unveiled during the City Council’s meeting on Monday. Hundreds of residents cast their votes for “Making a Splash,” which was one of four names suggested by the [...]


