"Off to the Parade" January 1, 2006 (44 Photos by Merrill Mielke)

Putting on the final touches Putting on the final touches Gerbera daisies in sponsored vials Vials being put on float The finshed title element Roses in sponsored vials Putting on the final touches Putting on the final touches A look at the detailed work Details form the back of the carriage Iris places roses on the float A look at the detailed work A look at the detailed work Details on the horse Detials on the carriage The tree and carriage top Details on the horse The riders get in on the final decorating The riders get in on the final decorating The riders get in on the final decorating The riders get in on the final decorating The riders get in on the final decorating Footmen and Princess pose Pretty as a princess Pretty as a princess The 2006 West Covina Rose Parade Float riders A big view of the float Side view Worker secures the "glass slipper" The slipper on the steps Inside of carriage Inside of carriage Floral arrangement at rear of float Floral arrangement on side Floral arrangement at rear of float Slipper on rear steps A Princess ready to go Driver in position Details on the horse Everyone climbs on board In postions - already waving And we are off... The float begins the majestic parade ...with a footman at the ready