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.
