Visit Newport Beach Wins 'Extraordinaire Award' at the 2024 Rose Parade® with Record-Setting 165-Foot-Long Entry
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Monday, January 8, 2024
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Newport Beach is elated to announce the prestigious achievement of winning the coveted Extraordinaire Award at the 135th Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, held on January 1, 2024. The triumphant return of Newport Beach to this globally renowned event after an 18-year hiatus has been marked by the record-breaking float entry, 'Jingle on the Waves,' which not only stood out as the longest float in the parade but has now been recognized with the Extraordinaire Award. The float featured an array of 57,211 floral elements including mums, statice, strawflower, lentils, iris, carnations, seaweed, and various other creative touches representing the Newport Beach spirit.
Key Points:
- The third boat was a special Rose Parade Queen tribute which included four former Tournament of Roses® Rose Queens® who currently reside in Newport Beach.
- "Our winning float, 'Jingle on the Waves,' not only reflects the vibrant spirit of Newport Beach but also harmonizes with the universal language of music celebrated in the 2024 Rose Parade®," says Gary Sherwin, President & CEO of Visit Newport Beach.
- The historic ties between Newport Beach and the Rose Parade presented by Honda, run deep.
- Visit Newport Beach is looking forward to continuing this partnership with the Rose Parade is eagerly awaits the years to come!