New Mexico's 'Passport to Our World & Beyond' Float Wins Coveted Grand Marshal's Trophy in 2008 Tournament of Roses® Parade
Pasadena, CA (Vocus) January 2, 2008 -- More than one million spectators lining Colorado Blvd. and millions more watching around the world were treated to the New Mexico Tourism Department's "Passport to Our World & Beyond" float, winner of the coveted Grand Marshal's Trophy in the 119th Tournament of Roses® Parade.
The Grand Marshal's Trophy is given "for excellence in creative concept and design" and is one of the top three awards given each year. It is also the first award earned by the State of New Mexico in only its second appearance in the Tournament of Roses® Parade.
"The Land of Enchantment is leading the way into the final Frontier, and New Mexico welcomes its visitors to share in the bold new adventure"
--- Michael Cerletti, New Mexico Secretary of the Tourism Department
The space creatures on the float, created in crushed split peas, flew through clouds of crisp white coconut as they maneuvered around colorful planets of hot pink, orange, and purple roses and carnations. The spacecraft of shimmering silverleaf protea had accents of gray poppy seeds and white coconut flakes. The space port, decorated in yellow strawflower and button mums, soared to a height of 24 feet over gardens of 50,000 green roses including Jade, Limbo and Super Green. The space craft rocked from side to side as blasts of carbon dioxide rose from the rear of the craft. Whimsical music added to the fun.
ART & SOUL Weddings and Events would like to thank Ballantines PR for the above quotes.
Ballantines PR http://www.ballantinespr.com/
http://www.newmexico.gov/ [New Mexico Tourism]
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