Colorful Test Drive

Rain Bird recently showed off its float entry for the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.

Published November 14, 2003

Rain Bird has been making preparations for its float for the 115th Tournament of Roses Rose Parade – and the manufacturing company recently took its colorful entry for a test drive.

This year's parade features the industry manufacturer's eighth consecutive year of participation in the annual New Year's event. Rain Bird's entry is titled “Springtime Symphony.”

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Kam Wong, left, looks up as a Rose Parade float passes her during a test run on a residential street in Duarte, Calif. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003. The float belongs to Rain Bird, the Tournament of Roses Sweepstakes Trophy winner for the last three consecutive years.

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Jaison Burns, 5, cautiously approaches an ocelot as he climbs on a Rose Parade float during a test run on a residential street in Duarte, Calif. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003. The float belongs to Rain Bird, the Tournament of Roses Sweepstakes Trophy winner for the last three consecutive years.

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