Six More Rose Parade 2027 Floats Revealed

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has offered a new look at six more float designs for the 138th Rose Parade. This “Sneak Peek” is the fourth set of renderings released, giving audiences a preview of what to expect on Colorado Boulevard for the January 1, 2027 event.

What is it? These are preliminary designs for floats that will be featured in the upcoming Rose Parade. The designs are inspired by the parade’s 2027 theme, “Welcome,” and show the creativity and storytelling behind each float.

Which organizations are participating? Organizations like the City of Alhambra, City of Hope, National Charity League, Odd Fellows & Rebekahs, San Francisco Travel, and The UPS Store are among those whose float designs were revealed. Each organization is working with float builders such as Phoenix Decorating Company, Artistic Entertainment Services, or Fiesta Productions Inc.

What happens next? These renderings are just the initial step. Leading up to the parade, volunteers, designers, and builders will transform these concepts into moving masterpieces using natural materials like flowers, seeds, and bark. The parade steps off at 8 a.m. PST on January 1, 2027.

The AKUSO take: For those who live in or around Pasadena, seeing these early designs builds anticipation for the New Year's Day tradition. It is a chance to see how the