Arcadia's 1926 float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Queen of the Foothills," and her court rode under a canopy of pink carnations. The background, signifying the foothill district, was typified by mountain oak and white and lavender heather.
Arcadia's 1929 float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "The Old Oaken Bucket." This float was entered by the Boy Scouts. Wishing well is blurry under a canopy.
"Beam me up, Scotty," Arcadia's float entry in the 1988 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a flying saucer and two space creatures. The Arcadia Rose Court rides on the float. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
"King of Sports," Arcadia's float entry in the 1936 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured three horses at the starting gate with children riding them.
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.
"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.
"Ireland," Arcadia's float entry in the 1932 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade represented St. Patrick seated by the River Shannon and one of its historic bridges.
"Sunday Afternoon, California, 1903," Arcadia's float entry in the 1977 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a horsedrawn streetcar with passengers wearing authentic period costumes.
"I love a parade," Arcadia's float entry in the 1968 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, presented a boy on skates pulling a wagon in which the Arcadia Rose Court rode. It was 55 feet long and 17 feet high at its highest point. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
"A Garden of Roses," Arcadia's float entry in the 1974 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features a romantic formal rose garden with two gracefully arched flowered trees at the front. In the center is a floral fountain. In the rear is a white floral bird cage. Coleman Enterprises, Inc.
"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view featuring images and icons of the city with the Queen Anne Cottage at center of float.
"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Back view featuring a flowering tree and the tail feathers of a peacock.
"Adventures in Paradise," Arcadia's float entry in the 1971 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a banana split. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
Lightly poised upon a single branch of acacia, a yellow butterfly emerging from its chrysalis heralded the 1915 Pasadena Tournament of Roses float for the City of Arcadia. The entry was designed by Mrs. Anita Baldwin McClaughry. Formed of yellow roses, marigolds and pom pom chrysanthemums, the butterfly is emerging from a chrysalis of gray-green foliage nine feet in length. This was the first official City of Arcadia entry in the Rose Parade.
"100 Years of Good Health, Happiness, and Prosperity," Arcadia's float entry in the 2003 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Front view showing the "Queen's Trophy" award banner won for most effective use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.
"Flash Gordon," Arcadia's float entry in the 1973 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, depicted the late 1930's space travel and adventure series. Evil Ming of planet Mongo manipulates controls of Doomsday machine. Flash Gordon is featured. Coleman Enterprises, Inc.
"Hot dog and bun," the Santa Anita Village float entry in the 1950 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, featured a 12 foot hot dog. In front is a beach scene with three girls. One girl is Marilyn Meyers (later Barilotti).
"America the Beautiful," Arcadia's float entry in the 1962 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Perched atop red, white and blue shield is a majestic eagle with wings spread. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
"June Bride," Arcadia's float entry in the 1963 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade features a garden wedding with a water lily pond, and two large trees in the garden with baskets of yellow roses hanging from them. A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.
"Sleepy Lagoon," Arcadia's float entry in the 1961 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, features the Queen Anne Cottage and three swans. It was designed by James D. Femino. Behind the float are two people carrying banner that reads "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers." A framed copy of this removed from wall outside Admin. office and currently stored in map case in basement, as of February 2017.