2008 Rose Parade (15 images)

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)

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)

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)

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)