Titled "Shock n' Roll: Powering the Musical Current," this 55-foot-long float is designed and built by students, and it's all about celebrating the world of music.
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The float is a colorful underwater spectacle featuring giant manta rays, electric eels, and musical instruments on a coral reef. What's unique is the concept of a symbiotic relationship between sea creatures and instruments, where the eels power the music, creating a rock 'n' roll party on the ocean floor.
Cal Poly's Rose Float program, known for its "learn by doing" ethos, has a history of success, having won 61 awards, including the 2023 Extraordinaire Trophy. This year's entry introduces innovative animation systems to sync float movements with the music.
The float is a joint effort between the Pomona and San Luis Obispo campuses. It's currently under construction, set to be 55 feet long, 23 feet high, and 20 feet wide when complete. The students are determined to make this float "bigger and more exciting than ever."
The parade's theme, "Celebrating the World of Music," reflects the universal language that unites people worldwide. Cal Poly's float embodies this theme and promises to be a memorable highlight of the 2024 Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
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