Frequently Asked Questions
The Flowers for the Float project is a dynamic process and as we think about the information people may want to know we will add that information. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please email us with your question.
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In the year 2013, it will be the 124th annual Tournament of Roses. For more information visit www.tournamentofroses.com
In 2012-2013, the President, Sally Bixby, will be the first and only nurse. To learn more about Mrs. Bixby visit her page
All information about these two events can be found on the Tournament of Roses website at www.tournamentofroses.com
Around the first of November prior to the parade date of January 1st. Decoration for the Nurses Float will begin in November 2012. Visit the Volunteer Page for the latest details.
The application process is rigorous and all applications are reviewed carefully by the Float Selection Committee. Sixty floats cover the parade route on New Year’s Day.
Visit our Volunteer Page and send us an email.. It is easy!
This project is by nurses for nurses and if nurses who live out of our geographical area would like to come and help decorate the Nurses Float we thought Housing Volunteers would help bring nurses together as a community. Visit our Volunteer Page for more information.
Yes you can. You can start this year by watching the web cam at Phoenix Float. When "our" float is being decorated there will be opportunities for viewing in person. These details will be available closer to 2012.
While this project is a project by nurses for nurses we welcome nurses and friends of nurses to help us decorate the float. Visit the Volunteer Page for details.