More Than a Parade: The Spirit and Passion Behind the Pasadena Tournament of Roses

More Than a Parade: The Spirit and Passion Behind the Pasadena Tournament of Roses by Michael K. Riffey. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781932173444.

More Than a Parade is a behind-the-scenes look at Pasadenas famed Tournament of Roses, told by longtime Tournament Volunteer and 2004 president Michael K. Riffey. Riffey shares stories of the hard work, drama and fun that go in to making the Pasadena Tournament of Roses one of the "gotta see" events on the nations TV schedule. Preparation for next years parade begins soon after the last street sweeper finishes cleaning up. Months of travel, auditions, design decisions, and logistical setbacks all come together for one day of glorious pageantry. Riffey introduces you to float designers and builders, parade queens, equestrian units, band members, and an army of sometimes contentious volunteers. He also answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the parade-and the Rose Bowl football game.