Route 66 will figure prominently in Illinois Tourism’s Rose Parade float

Illinois Tourism has entered another float in the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and Route 66 figures prominently in the design. According to a news release: To reflect the Rose Parade’s theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” Enjoy Illinois will spotlight the state’s music history along Route 66 with its … Continue reading Route 66 will figure prominently in Illinois Tourism’s Rose Parade float

Illinois Office of Tourism to enter first-ever float for Tournament of Roses Parade

The Illinois Office of Tourism is making its first-ever float for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade along Route 66 on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, California. The 24-foot-tall float features nearly 30,000 flowers and took about 22,000 volunteer hours to create, according to a news release. More about the float: The Enjoy Illinois float will … Continue reading Illinois Office of Tourism to enter first-ever float for Tournament of Roses Parade