2008 Rose Parade (15 images)

Recipient of the Queen's award, the Salute to the Rose parade float shoots out streamers during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten)

The state of New Mexico's "Passport to Our World and Beyond" float, the winner of the Grand Marshal's trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

Recipient of the Craftsman award, the Getting There is All the Fun float is seen during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten)