The Los Angeles Dodgers float is seen during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten) | License Photo
The "Passport to the Future" float, the winner of the Crown City Innovation trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
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) | License Photo
Chinese dancers parade along Colorado Blvd as part of the 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream", winner of the Theme trophy in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
The 2008 Olympic-themed Chinese float "One World, One Dream", winner of the Theme trophy takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
Members of the Los Angeles Unified School District All District Marching Band perform during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten) | License Photo
The "The Magic of Mardi Gras" float, the winner of the Tournament Special trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
A trio of United States Navy Hornet aircraft perform a flyover during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten) | License Photo
Riders on antique bicycles are seen during the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten) | License Photo
The "Celebration of Life-Dia De Los Muertos" float, the winner of the Extraordinaire trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
Towering over the 119th annual Rose Parade is the Farmers' Insurance float "Celebrating Our National Heritage, winner of the National trophy, in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
The "Celebration of Life-Dia De Los Muertos" float, the winner of the Extraordinaire trophy, takes part in the 119th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California January 1, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo
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) | License Photo
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) | License Photo
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) | License Photo
