"Magical Moments," Arcadia's float entry in the 1987 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a gigantic top hat from which a magic rabbit rises to a height of 30 feet. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.
Harry Ainsworth Ranch, upper grove looking north to mountains. Present day Highland Oaks School would be located about where trees block the end of the row of citrus trees.
"Where Dreams Come True," Arcadia's float entry in the 1991 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presents a frog prince surrounded by gardens and the Arcadia Rose Court.
"Spring is in the Air," Arcadia's float entry in the 1981 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features butterflies with ancient Chinese patterns on their wings. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.
"Sunday in the Park," Arcadia's float entry in the 1986 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a Victorian family enjoying a walk in the park. The parents push a perambulator with the Arcadia Rose Court.
"The Senior Prom," Arcadia's float entry in the 1983 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features dancing couples on a ballroom floor beneath floral chandeliers. The Arcadia Rose Court, with their escorts, are the dancers.
"Follow Your Dreams," Arcadia's float entry in the 1978 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a floral rainbow with 30,000 spinning discs. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float. Festival Artists.
"Arcadia-Newcastle: Sister Cities," Arcadia's float entry in the 1982 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features peacocks and koalas standing amidst an Australian tea tree. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.
"Your Own Back Yard," Arcadia's float entry in the 1992 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a garden area centerpieced by a large tree and tree house. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court.
Shoemaker Al Yarter standing out in front of shops he built on North First Ave. The family lived in the house between the two shops. Mr. Yarter's grandson, Pat Carlin, told us in 1980 that Mr. Yarter bought the land from Anita Baldwin for a stated price. Later, he was told by an agent, that because the lot was within the lighting district, he would need to pay an additional amount. When Mr. Yarter spoke directly to Anita Baldwin about this, she said it had been her mistake and he would pay only what had been agreed upon. Groceries on the left and Arcadia Shoe Shop on the right.
"Happy New Year," Arcadia's float entry in the 1989 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a top hat and cane, a pair of white gloves and two champagne glasses overflowing with orchids and roses. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float.
"Great Day at the Races," Arcadia's float entry in the 1979 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presents a horse-drawn landau carrying the Arcadia Rose Court. A stylized Victorian structure represents Santa Anita Race Track.
Decorated with masses of roses shading from pink to deep rose, Arcadia's float entry in the 1931 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade was a formal garden called the "Rose Court." It was occupied by a rose queen and her attendants. One woman in dress and crown stands in the middle and two boys stand on the left side of the photo.
"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.
"Showboat," Arcadia's float entry in the 1990 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, pays tribute to musical theater with its salute to the musical Showboat. The boat, with its giant paddle wheel, carries the Arcadia Rose Court, dancers, singers and a Dixieland band.
"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Partial front and side view featuring the riders: Black Hawk pilot Capt. Jon Shafer and an unnamed Santa Anita Racetrack jockey.
"White Christmas," Arcadia's float entry in the 1980 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, salutes the song "White Christmas" as performed by Bing Crosby. A revolving Christmas tree is in the center. Sculptured snowflakes and peacocks are also featured. Arcadia's Rose Court rode on the float.
"In her Majesty's Service," Arcadia's float entry in the 1984 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features Sir Walter Raleigh bowing low to spread his cape before the Queen and her Court of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association.
"Stairway to the Stars," Arcadia's float entry in the 1972 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a large piano keyboard. Riding on the float is the Arcadia Rose Court. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
"A Currier & Ives Holiday," Arcadia's float entry in the 1985 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, reproduces one of the famous Currier & Ives lithographs of a mid-winter sleigh ride. A hand-tooled sleigh carries the Arcadia Rose Court. It is pulled by a 16 foot tall bob-tailed grey.