Anne Cusack
— MCT Members of the East-West Fusion All-Star Band perform during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT PAVA World Korean Traditional Marching Band performs during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT A dog peeks out on the HGTV "All Paths Lead Home" float during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT The University of Wisconsin marching band performs during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP A woman waves from the "Cycling Through Paradise" float by China Airlines, winner of the International trophy for the most beautiful entry from outside the United States, in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The "Cycling Through Paradise" float from China Airlines, winner of the International trophy for the most beautiful entry from outside the United States, appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The "Follow the Stars… Adopt A Pet!" float built by the Beverly Hills Pet Care Foundation, winner of the Lathrop K. Leishman trophy for the most beautiful entry from a non-commercial sponsor, appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP Special effects explode on a float featuring Disney's "Cars Land" during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP A woman smiles from the float "Wonderful Indonesia" from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies, Republic of Indonesia_the winner of the President’s trophy for the most innovative use and presentation of flowers_ in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP Protesters with the Occupy movement carry signs and characters to protest the foreclosure practices of banks including Wells Fargo after the conclusion of the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP Dancers perform on a float featuring Disney's "Cars Land" in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The float “Freedom Is Not Free, ” sponsored by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP A member of the Stanford University Marching Band wears a Wisconsin Cheese head hat while performing in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The 2013 Rose Queen and Court ride a float in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Queen Vanessa Manjarrez, top center, appears with princesses, clockwise from top right, Nicole Nelam, Sonia Shenoi, Madison Teodo, Victoria MacGregor, Tracy Cuesta and Kate Benuska. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The float "Wonderful Indonesia," from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economies, Republic of Indonesia_ winner of the President’s trophy for the most innovative use and presentation of flowers_ appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Anne Cusack
— MCT Members of the East-West Fusion All-Star Band perform during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT Dancers with the PAVA World Korean Traditional Marching Band perform during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT Dancers entertain the crowd alongside the Dr. Seuss-themed ''Oh, The Healthy Things You Can Do!'' float during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT PAVA World Korean Traditional Marching Band performs during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band from Orange City, Iowa, prepares for the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT ''Oh, The Healthy Things You Can Do!'' float makes its way along the route during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT Coco Jones entertains the crowd on the Tournament of Roses Legacy Float during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT The "Follow Your Dreams" float makes its way along the route during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee entry "Freedom is not Free," during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT The University of Stanford's entry makes its way along the route during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT "Dino-Soar" makes it way along the route during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Jay L. Clendenin
— MCT The U.S. Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band performs during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Jay L. Clendenin/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The 2013 Rose Queen Queen Vanessa Manjarrez rides a float in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT A dancer with the 'Wonderful Indonesia' float entertains the crowd during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Jay L. Clendenin
— MCT The University of Wisconsin marching band performs during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Jay L. Clendenin/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP A flying penguin, part of the float "Tuxedo Air," build by Cal Poly Universities_ winner of the Bob Hope trophy for the most comical and amusing entry_ appears in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT Members of the University of Stanford marching band ham it up as they perform during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Jay L. Clendenin
— MCT Grand Marshall Jane Goodall prepares for the start of the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Jay L. Clendenin/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Allen J. Schaben
— MCT Coco Jones entertains the crowd on the Tournament of Roses Legacy Float during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee entry "Freedom is not Free," during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Anne Cusack
— MCT The "Destination Cars Land" float on the parade route during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Jay L. Clendenin
— MCT Drum major Lawrence Tudda Honore, 6, with the Roots of Music Marching Crusaders during the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. (Jay L. Clendenin/ Los Angeles Times/ MCT)
Reed Saxon
— AP The 2013 Rose Queen and Court are seen in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Queen Vanessa Manjarrez is at top center, with princesses, clockwise from top right, Nicole Nelam, Sonia Shenoi, Madison Teodo, Victoria MacGregor, Tracy Cuesta and Kate Benuska. (AP Photo/ Reed Saxon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The University of Wisconsin Marching Band performs in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Patrick T. Fallon
— AP The Dole Dreaming of Paradise float is the winner of the Sweepstakes trophy, for the most beautiful entry, in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Patrick T. Fallon)
Reed Saxon
— AP The La Canada Flintridge float "Dino-Soar," winner of the Animation trophy for the best display of animation, makes its way in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Reed Saxon)
Reed Saxon
— AP The Dole float "Dreaming of Paradise," winner of the top prize_ the Sweepstakes trophy for the most beautiful entry_ makes its way in the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/ Reed Saxon)
Nick Ut
— AP Volunteer David Burney from Milwaukee helps put the finishing touches on the RDF TV rose float in Pasadena Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
Nick Ut
— AP Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees looks over flowers in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Goodall will be the Grand Marshall of the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. New Year's Day.
Nick Ut
— ASSOCIATED PRESS The 2013 Rose Queen and her court are shown, left to right, Rose Princess Madison Teodo, Rose Princess Sonia Shenoi, Rose Princess Kake Benuska,, Rose Queen Vanessa Manjarrez, Rose Princess Nicole Nelam, Rose Princess Tracy Cresta, Rose Princess Victoria McGregor.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP A volunteer moves flowers from a tent into a warehouse where Rose Parade floats are being built, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
Gary Friedman
— MCT Retired U.S. Marine Robert Harr, 86, middle, with U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham, right, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Juan Rodriguez, left, and Lucca on Natural Balance Pet Foods' 2013 Rose Parade float, "Canines with Courage." The float is a floral replica of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument being constructed in Irwindale, California, on December 27, 2012. Lucca, an 8-year old German Shepherd/ Malinois mix, was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. After losing a leg to a roadside bomb, Lucca is now retired and lives with her first handler, Sgt. Willingham.
Gary Friedman
— MCT U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham with Lucca near the Natural Balance Pet Foods' 2013 Rose Parade entry, "Canines with Courage," a floral replica of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, in Irwindale, California, on December 27, 2012. Lucca, an 8-year old German Shepherd/ Malinois mix, was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. After losing a leg to a roadside bomb, Lucca is now retired and lives with her first handler, Sgt. Willingham.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP A tour group walks past flowers as they wait to be applied to Honda's "Follow Your Dreams" Rose Parade float, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP Paul Donell applies flowers to Honda's "Follow Your Dreams" Rose Parade float, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP Workers prepare Honda's "Follow Your Dreams" Rose Parade float, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP Flowers are lined up before being applied to Honda's "Follow Your Dreams" Rose Parade float, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP The Rose Parade float Freedom Is Not Free by the Korean War Commemoration Committee is seen as it is being worked on, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP Vietnam veteran David Lacy looks works on Rose Parade float "Freedom Is Not Free" by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif.
Mark J. Terrill
— AP Korean War veteran James McEachin, 82, poses in front of the Rose Parade float "Freedom Is Not Free”"by the Korean War Commemoration Committee, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. McEachin is scheduled to ride the float in the Rose Parade.
In an undated photo provided by the Joe family, Kristen Michelle Joe is shown. After an asthma attack ended her own life at age 28, Kristen was credited with saving at least four others as an organ donor. On New Year’s Day, the Detroit woman and 71 other donors across the country will be memorialized in “floragraphs," which are floral arrangements incorporating their portraits, on a float in their honor at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
